New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) celebrated its Raising Day, commemorating 25 years since its establishment on October 1, 2001, said the Ministry of Defence release.

Conceived as a permanent institution to promote jointness and integration within the Armed Forces, HQ IDS has emerged as the fulcrum of tri-service synergy in emerging areas such as cyber and space, a key enabler in shaping India's integrated military preparedness.

HQ IDS has continued this trajectory over the years, supporting the creation of new joint military structures and contributing to initiatives aimed at establishing an integrated three-tier service mechanism. HQ IDS has facilitated the tri-services roadmap in capability devel...