November 11, 2026: Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command, visited the Indian Army’s Eastern Command and held discussions with Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Eastern Command, on enhancing operational synergy, coordination and jointness between the two services.
The high-level interaction focused on strengthening cooperation between the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force to improve overall military effectiveness and operational preparedness in the eastern sector.
During the meeting, the two senior military commanders discussed issues related to greater inter-service coordination and joint efforts aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of both forces.
The discussions highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between land and air forces, particularly in ensuring effective coordination during military operations and addressing evolving security challenges.
The Indian Army’s Eastern Command and the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command play crucial roles in safeguarding India’s eastern frontiers. Close coordination between the two commands is essential for maintaining operational readiness and ensuring an effective response to emerging security requirements.
The interaction also reflected the Indian Armed Forces’ broader emphasis on jointness and integration, which seek to improve coordination, resource utilisation and operational effectiveness across the three services.
Such high-level engagements between senior Army and Air Force commanders contribute to strengthening inter-service understanding and reinforcing a coordinated approach to national defence.
The meeting underscored the continued commitment of both commands to enhancing military synergy and maintaining a high level of operational preparedness in India’s strategically important eastern region.
