New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has released a military doctrine on joint air defence, marking a significant step towards greater integration, synergy and operational preparedness among the three services, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff said on Friday.It shared the update in a post on X."General Anil Chauhan #CDS released the Joint Air Defence Doctrine, marking a significant step towards greater integration, synergy and operational preparedness among the Defence Forces," the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff said."The doctrine aims to strengthen India's multi-layered #air_defence capability in the evolving battlefield environment. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India," it said.In August 2025, the CDS had released two landmark doctrinal publications -- Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations and Joint Doctrine for Airborne and Heliborne Operations -- during 'Ran Samwad', a tri-service seminar hosted at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan releases doctrine on joint air defence
General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff, has introduced an innovative military doctrine dedicated to joint air defence, signaling a transformative leap for the Indian Defence Forces. This doctrine seeks to weave together operations and readiness, constructing a robust framework for India's air defence capabilities.
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