SHILLONG, Feb 10, 2026 — In a move to strengthen integrated defense strategies along India’s sensitive eastern borders, Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, visited the Headquarters of the Eastern Air Command (EAC) on February 9, 2026.
During the high-level visit, the Army Commander held extensive discussions with Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command, focusing on maximizing the “jointness” of the two services.The interaction centered on critical issues related to enhanced synergy and operational efficiency.
Both commanders emphasized the importance of seamless coordination between the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force to ensure a swift and unified response to any regional security challenges. By aligning land and air strategies, the meeting aimed to streamline communication channels, joint training exercises, and real-time intelligence sharing, which are vital for maintaining a high state of operational readiness in the eastern sector.
This strategic engagement underscores the military’s ongoing commitment to integrated warfare, moving away from siloed operations toward a more cohesive “theatre-based” approach.
The commanders reaffirmed that a unified front is essential for safeguarding national interests in the complex Himalayan terrain and across the northeastern states.
, Such high-level deliberations are expected to pave the way for more frequent joint drills and a robust, multi-domain defense architecture in the region.
