PM Modi to address military brass at conference in Kolkata next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will focus on the country’s best military leadership at the combined commanders conference, which was planned in Kalcutta, the first engagement of the armed forces against Pakistan in Sindoor operation.

During the conference, the Prime Minister will be informed about the progress of higher defense reforms, especially the creation of three integrated theater commanders aimed at increasing the synergy and operational efficiency of the armed forces in future conflicts.

The groundwork of these theater commands is discarded by the Integrated Defense Personnel (IDS) under the General Anil Chauhan of the Defense Personnel (CDS). Authorities, IDS’nin Sindoor operations from the developing command structure to include closely examined, he said.

The theater commands are expected to change the architecture of the war struggle by India by bringing the army, navy and air force under united command structures for certain geographical theaters.

According to sources, Mr. Modi will talk on the second day of the conference. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will talk on the third day.

Conference agenda

Authorities, Sindoor Operation learned in detail during the conference and the defense ecosystem will be reviewed to achieve self -confidence in the defense ecosystem, he said. It will also focus on the development of a domestic weapon system.

Recently held at Ordu Savaş College ‘Ran Samvaad’, armed forces were discussed about the theater of the forces. At the event, the air conductor and the navy chief had different opinions about the structure of theater commands.

This independence day, Mr. Modi, announced ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ to develop an indigenous air defense system until 2035.

The Security Cabinet Committee (CCS), ruled by the Prime Minister on August 19, approved the supply of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The conference is held in every alternative year. It was held in 2023 at Bhopal. It was planned in April this year, but was postponed due to Sindoor operation.