MTC: A "Game-Changer" in Indian Navy's Efforts to Protect Maritime Interests

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan met with the Army, Navy, and Air Force Chiefs on Tuesday to discuss the creation of the Maritime Theatre Command (MTC). The MTC is one of three new theatre commands that are being created as part of the Indian government's efforts to improve jointness and coordination among the three services.

Source - Times of India

The meeting was held at the CDS's office in New Delhi. The Army Chief, General Manoj Pande, the Navy Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, and the Air Chief Marshal, Vivek Ram Chaudhari, were all present.

The meeting discussed the progress that has been made on the creation of the MTC. The MTC is expected to be headquartered in Mumbai, and it will be responsible for all maritime operations in the Indian Ocean Region.

The meeting also discussed the challenges that need to be addressed in order to create the MTC. These challenges include the need to develop a common operating picture, the need to integrate the different systems and platforms of the three services, and the need to train personnel in joint operations.

The CDS said that the creation of the MTC is a priority for the Indian government. He said that the MTC will be a "game-changer" in the Indian Navy's efforts to protect India's maritime interests.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from the three service chiefs to work together to create the MTC. The MTC is expected to be operational by 2025.

Here are some of the key points that were discussed in the meeting:

• The need to develop a common operating picture for the Indian Ocean Region. This will require the three services to share information and data on a real-time basis.
• The a need to integrate the different systems and platforms of the three services. This will require the development of common standards and procedures.
• The need to train personnel in joint operations. This will require the establishment of joint training centers and exercises.

The meeting was a positive step towards the creation of the MTC. The three service chiefs are committed to working together to make the MTC a reality. The MTC is a major step forward in the Indian government's efforts to improve jointness and coordination among the three services. It will be a "game-changer" in the Indian Navy's efforts to protect India's maritime interests.