 Seal of Integrated Defence Staff | |
 Flag of Integrated Defence Staff. | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 23 November 2001 |
| Motto | Victory Through Jointness |
| Minister responsible | |
| Deputy Minister responsible | |
| Agency executives | |
| Parent department | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Child agencies | |
| Website | ids |
The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) is an organisation responsible for fostering coordination and enabling prioritisation across the different branches of the Indian Armed Forces. It is composed of representatives from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Ministry of External Affairs, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance. The IDS is headed by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff along with Deputy Chiefs of Integrated Defence Staff. On December 24, 2019, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) established the post of Chief of Defence Staff, a four-star general, a tri-service Chief, that shall lead the defence forces as well as play the role of head of the Department of Military Affairs. The body advises and assists the Chief of Defence Staff.