Abstract
India stands at a pivotal moment in its strategic evolution, necessitating military reform through the creation of Theatre Commands. While internal debates reflect divergent views, the imperative for integration across services in a multi-domain operational environment is clear. Theaterisation must be futuristic, technology-driven, and aligned with India’s civilizational ethos and global aspirations. Bureaucratic inertia and structural rigidity must give way to a flexible, outward-looking command system. As India emerges as a global force, this transformation is vital—not merely for warfighting efficiency, but for shaping regional security, supporting diplomacy, and fulfilling Bharat’s responsibility as a stabilizing power in a multipolar world.
Keywords: Theatre Commands, Theaterisation, strategic necessity.
