Rajnath Singh calls for greater jointness among armed forces, cites Operation Sindoor as benchmark for future warfare

NEW DELHI. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has again underscored the critical importance of jointness among India's armed forces, declaring that integration is no longer optional but a matter of national survival in the face of evolving threats.

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Speaking at a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Subroto Park, New Delhi, on September 30, Singh urged the services to embrace synergy, interoperability, and shared learning to strengthen operational effectiveness across all domains of warfare.

The seminar, themed 'Fostering Greater Jointness — Synergy through Shared Learning in the Domain of Inspection and Audits, Aviation Standards and Aerospace Safety', brought together top military leadership, veterans, and representatives from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Border Security Force (BSF), and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

OPERATION SINDOOR AS A MODEL OF SUCCESS

Highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor, Singh said the tri-services synergy produced a unified, real-time operational picture, enabling timely decisions, enhanced situational awareness, and minimising the risk of fratricide.

He emphasised the crucial role of the IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), the Army’s Akashteer, and the Navy's Trigun, which together formed the joint operational backbone during the operation.

JOINTNESS AS A STRATEGIC NECESSITY

Rajnath Singh argued that while the Army, Navy, and Air Force can operate independently, modern warfare increasingly spans land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, making interoperability indispensable.