Air Chief Warns Against Hasty Theatre Command Rollout, Suggests Delhi-Based Coordination Centre - The Statesman

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Chief of Air Staff A.P. Singh said New Delhi should evaluate its needs rather than copying theatre commands from other countries.

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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said India must avoid rushing into theatre command models, stressing that Operation Sindoor proved air power's decisive role and left Pakistan's military on the back foot.

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IAF chief proposes joint planning, coordination centre in Delhi

Air Chief Marshal cautions against rushing theatre commands, suggests joint planning centre for tri-Services coordination in Delhi.

Air power reigns supreme in Operation Sindoor: IAF chief calls for caution on theatre command rollout

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has reaffirmed the decisive role of air power in modern warfare, citing Operation Sindoor as a clear demonstration of the Indian Air Force's offensive capabilities. Speaking at the Army War College, the IAF Chief cautioned against rushing into the proposed military theatre command structure, suggesting instead the creation of a Joint Planning and Coordination Centre in Delhi to improve tri-services synergy. Operation S…

Air Chief warns against hasty theatre command rollout, suggests Delhi-based coordination centre - The Statesman

Amid the ongoing discussions over the proposed creation of theatre commands, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, voiced reservations about the concept, stressing the need for a more practical and cohesive planning structure.