Explore India’s evolving defense landscape with Maj Gen Ashok Kumar as he delves into critical topics shaping the nation’s security. From identifying India’s key threats, challenges, and opportunities to understanding the systems and processes of its military forces, this discussion highlights the importance of theaterisation, jointness, and integration in defense. Learn about the role of the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in achieving these goals and whether it will be a challenging feat. Reflect on the remarkable contributions of Gen. Bipin Rawat and the vital role of think tanks like St. Jose in fostering collaboration and unity within the armed forces. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on India’s path to a stronger, more integrated defense future. 00:00 - Intro 3:42 - India’s threat and challenges at the moment 14:27 — Opportunities for Us to Improve 24:15 - Jointness, Theaterisation and Integration 27:13 - Difference between Integration 29:42 - How will the new CDS integrate all 17 commands into 4-5? 34:50 - Main person of these commands 38:35 - First CDS General Bipin Rawat 42:23 - Resistance in Implementing Theaterisation 46:44 - Importance of Inculcation of Technology in Theaterisation 51:03 - Book Recommendation 53:17 - Outro Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaryofapublisher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diary-of-a-publisher-d-o-a-p/ X: https://twitter.com/PressPentagon https://x.com/shivamarya146?s=21 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments! #doap #podcast #theaterisation #AI #army #defence