Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal, Lt Gen VMB Krishnan Discuss Army-IAF Coordination in Eastern Sector

Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command, visited the Indian Army’s Eastern Command on November 11, 2026, for talks with Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army command. Their discussions centred on improving operational synergy, coordination and jointness between the two services.

The commanders considered ways to strengthen cooperation and joint efforts to improve the operational capabilities of both forces. The meeting focused on the role of closer Army–Air Force coordination in supporting military operations and responding to evolving security challenges in the eastern sector.

The Army’s Eastern Command and the IAF’s Eastern Air Command have roles in safeguarding India’s eastern frontiers. Coordination between them is important to maintaining operational readiness and supporting an effective response to emerging security requirements in the region.

The meeting also reflects the Armed Forces’ broader emphasis on jointness and integration across the three services, with the aim of improving coordination, resource utilisation and operational effectiveness. High-level exchanges between Army and Air Force commanders help strengthen understanding between the services and support a more coordinated approach to national defence.