Jabalpur: India has taken another step towards strengthening coordination among its Army, Navy and Air Force. The Tri-Services Principal Maintenance Officers’ Committee (PMOC) held an important meeting in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on November 13, 2026, to improve joint defence maintenance, logistics and operational support across the three armed forces.
The meeting focused on better coordination, sharing of best practices and improving the ability of all three services to maintain their military equipment and support systems.
Senior Military Officers Attend Tri-Services PMOC Meeting In Jabalpur
The meeting took place at the Military College of Materials Management (MCMM) in the Civil Lines area of Jabalpur.
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Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb, Air Officer-in-Charge of Maintenance, chaired the meeting. Senior officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) also participated.
According to Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the committee took important decisions to improve maintenance and sustainment across the three services.
The discussions aimed to strengthen cooperation and improve joint military capabilities.
What are the Focus Areas of Tri-Services PMOC Meeting
One of the main objectives of the meeting was to improve how the three armed forces manage equipment maintenance, logistics and long-term operational support.
The three services operate different types of military equipment, weapons, vehicles, aircraft and other defence systems.
Better coordination in maintenance can help reduce unnecessary duplication, improve resource utilisation and support faster equipment availability.
The committee also discussed sharing best practices among the services to improve their overall maintenance systems.
These steps are expected to support better operational effectiveness and strengthen joint military preparedness.
PMOC Supports Defence Integration And Joint Capabilities
The Principal Maintenance Officers’ Committee plays an important role in improving coordination between the three armed forces.
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff has been working to bring greater integration between the Army, Navy and Air Force.
The latest meeting is part of these wider efforts to improve joint capabilities and strengthen India’s defence support systems.
The initiative also supports the government’s vision of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in the defence sector.
Better coordination in maintenance and logistics can help the armed forces use available resources more effectively while supporting long-term defence preparedness.
India Continues To Strengthen Joint Logistics Infrastructure
India has already taken several steps to improve logistics coordination among its armed forces.
According to the Ministry of Defence’s Annual Report 2025-26, the Indian Army has established a fully functional Joint Logistics Node (JLN) at Guwahati.
Joint Logistics Nodes at Siliguri and Leh are also in advanced stages of completion.
These facilities are intended to improve the management and supply of military resources across different operational areas.
The government is also working towards better integration of maintenance and logistics management systems across the three services.
Such initiatives can help improve supply chains, equipment support and coordination during military operations.
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FAQs
The Tri-Services PMOC meeting was held on November 13, 2026, at the Military College of Materials Management (MCMM) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The Principal Maintenance Officers’ Committee (PMOC) is a tri-services committee that works to improve maintenance, logistics and equipment support coordination among the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.
Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb, Air Officer-in-Charge of Maintenance, chaired the meeting. Senior officers from all three armed forces and Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff attended it.
