New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today emphasised the critical importance of jointness and interoperability among the Indian Armed Forces, stating that these are no longer just desirable goals but have now become operational necessities.
Addressing the National Seminar 2025 ‘Fostering Jointness: Synergy Through Shared Learning’ here, Rajnath Singh lauded the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force for being counted among the best in the world, not just for their capabilities, but also for the values and professionalism they uphold.
However, he acknowledged that historically, valuable lessons and experiences within each service often remained siloed, limiting their broader benefit across the forces.
“In the past, whatever was learned often remained confined to the individual or the specific unit. The knowledge acquired by one service — be it the Army, Navy, or Air Force — was not always shared across the others,” he added.
Highlighting the changing nature of modern warfare, Singh stressed that land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace are now deeply interconnected domains, making isolated functioning by any single service ineffective. “No service today can afford to work in isolation. The complexity of modern threats demands a coordinated and unified approach,” he added.
While praising the individual capabilities of each service, Singh underlined the strategic advantage of unified operations. “Undoubtedly, our forces can take on any challenge on their own. But in today’s context, the better option is to confront threats together — with synergy, coordination, and clarity.”
He cited the recent Operation Sindoor as a powerful example of true jointness in action. The operation showcased how combined operations significantly amplify the effectiveness of the armed forces. “Operation Sindoor is a testament to the strength of jointness. The integrated functioning of IACCS, Akashteer, and Trigun systems provided a robust command-and-control backbone. These systems enhanced situational awareness, minimised the risk of fratricide, and ensured precise, effective outcomes,” Singh noted.
Calling this a new benchmark in joint operations, the Minister reiterated the need to continue fostering integration among the services. “This is true jointness when our three Services work together with unity and shared purpose to achieve decisive outcomes.”
