The Indian Army chief General J J Singh has called for increased synergies among the three armed forces. Inaugurating the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies in New Delhi today, General Singh said despite rich experience, the three services have a long way to go in launching Joint Operations.

He said the centre has come up in a short time after the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony granted it approval on priority, based on a report of the Group of Ministers. The army chief hoped that the Centre would go a long way in achieving synergies in operations, formulation of joint policies and concepts and integrating procurements.

The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies will function under the Chief of Integrated Staff to the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), headed by Lt Gen HS Lidder. The creation of the centre is a logical step to achieve integration and training of joint warfare professionals. It will train military and civilian professionals in the field of Joint Warfare and Practices. An independent think tank of the Defence Ministry, the Centre will act as a semi autonomous body promoting Joint Warfare Studies at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. It will also cater to various Ministries, Intelligence Agencies and other Government departments associated with Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters in matters of national security.

The prime objectives of the Centre are promotion of joint strategies among the three services and conduct studies and research in joint war-fighting.