August 8, 2025
NEW DELHI – In a first, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, who is also the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs, released the declassified versions of the Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting held here on Thursday.
The Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations outlines a unified approach to defend national cyberspace interests, integrating offensive and defensive cyber capabilities and enabling synchronised operations across the three Services. It emphasises threat-informed planning, resilience building, real-time intelligence integration, and the development of joint cyber capabilities.
The Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations defines the framework for planning and executing amphibious operations by integrating maritime, air, and land forces. It stresses interoperability, rapid response capability, and joint force application to influence operations ashore.
In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Defence stated that the declassification of these doctrines underscores India’s commitment to enhancing visibility, accessibility, and wider dissemination of joint war-fighting concepts.
The CDS has initiated development of numerous new doctrines/primers covering contemporary as well as niche areas of war-fighting such as Military Space Operations, Special Forces Operations, Airborne/Heliborne Operations, Integrated Logistics, and Multi-Domain Operations. These doctrines will provide stakeholders and policymakers with a common lexicon and guidelines for effective planning and smooth execution of joint military operations, the statement added.