New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) today celebrated its Raising Day, marking the commencement of 25 year of service since its establishment on 1 October, 2001.
Conceived as a permanent institution for promoting jointness and integration in the Armed Forces, HQ IDS has emerged as the fulcrum of tri-service synergy vanguard for new domains like cyber and space, a key enabler in shaping India's integrated military preparedness, a Defence Ministry statement said.
Over the years, HQ IDS has continued the trajectory and has supported the creation of new joint military structures and contributed to initiatives aimed at establishing integrated theatre-level mechanisms.
In capability development, HQ IDS has facili...