India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework
India is transitioning its military structure from single-service commands to integrated theatre commands to modernize its defense capabilities. The article warns that this shift poses risks to operational readiness, including knowledge gaps, cultural friction between services, and potential delays in decision-making.
India’s theatre-isation is nearing completion. The United States, the United Kingdom, and China have already made this shift: modern conflict favours integrated structures over single-service models. India is now moving in the same direction. The transition, however, may temporarily reduce operational readiness. The key question is what will be lost, how much, and for how long before capability is restored.
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