Tri-services conclave deliberates on synergy of operations, ways to boost military prowess
Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh as well as ways to enhance India's overall military prowess at a two-day conclave, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The tri-services commanders' conference (Western Grouping) was held in Delhi on October 3 and 4 under the aegis of Western Air Command. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan presided over the conference.
The commanders reviewed various aspects of national security including the situation in eastern Ladakh, the people said.
The defence ministry said the commanders «reviewed the current geopolitical situation, deliberated on the means to enhance operational preparedness and synergy of operations in the area of interest.»
«Discussions were also held on ensuring integrity of our borders and mitigating threats. Involved discussions and free exchange of ideas took place amidst an environment of bonhomie,» it said in a statement.
The two-day conference was hosted by Air Marshal P M Sinha, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command.
The Indian Air Force's Western Air Command looks after the security of the air space in the sensitive Ladakh sector as well as some other parts of north India. Indian Army's General Officers Commanding in Chief of Northern Command, South Western Command, Southern Command and Western Command were among those present at the conclave.
