TFP Bureau, New Delhi, August 10, 2025: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan hailed the success of Operation Sindoor as a powerful example of synergy and operational cohesion among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Addressing senior officers and participants of the 21st Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) at the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, he outlined a strategic vision for jointness, integration, and reform in India’s defence structure.
Speaking on ‘National Security Architecture and Higher Defence Management’, General Chauhan traced the evolution of India’s defence organisation, detailing the achievements of the Department of Military Affairs, the functioning of national security committees, and ongoing organisational restructuring. He emphasised the roadmap for theatre commands to enhance joint capabilities and underlined the need for continuous reforms, adaptability, and coordination to counter rapidly evolving security threats in a technology-driven era.
Joint Logistics Push
In a major step towards integrated military operations, the CDS released the ‘Joint Primer for Integrated Logistics’, a comprehensive guide prepared by CDM to modernise logistical processes across the three Services. Describing logistics as “the backbone of military operations,” he stressed the importance of digitisation, common provisioning, and alignment with the national logistics framework to improve efficiency and readiness.
Green and Smart Initiatives
General Chauhan also inaugurated the Smart Bike Public Bicycle Sharing Facility at CDM, in partnership with Smart Bike Mobility Pvt Ltd. The initiative will provide eco-friendly e-bicycles for daily commutes within the campus, promoting a healthier lifestyle and reducing the institution’s carbon footprint.
Training Future Strategic Leaders
CDM Commandant Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber briefed the gathering on recent initiatives in professional military education. The premier Tri-service institution’s ongoing 44-week HDMC course has 167 participants, including 12 officers from friendly nations, reflecting India’s commitment to regional defence cooperation and military diplomacy.
The CDS called for comprehensive capability development, greater self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta), and an in-depth understanding of transformative changes in warfare, reaffirming that India’s armed forces must stay ahead of disruptive technological trends while strengthening joint operational capacity.
