Article Posted on : - Jun 25, 2025

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NEW DELHI (BNS): In a major step towards modernisation and transformation of the Indian Armed Forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to issue “Joint Instructions” and “Joint Orders” for all three Services. 

This marks a shift from the earlier system wherein Instructions/Orders pertaining to two or more Services were issued by each Service separately.

“The first Joint Order on ‘Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders’ released on June 24, 2025, emphasises the need to streamline procedures, eliminate redundancies and enhance cross-Service cooperation.” 

“This initiative lays the foundation for improved transparency, coordination and administrative efficiency in the three Services. It also marks the beginning of a new era of jointness and integration, reinforcing the Indian Armed Forces' unity of purpose in serving the Nation," an official release from the Defence Ministry stated on Tuesday.