**Summary of Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit’s Visit to DSSC Wellington**
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), conducted an official visit to the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington from March 22 to March 24, 2026. During the visit, he addressed the permanent staff and student officers of the 81st Staff Course, which comprises officers from the Indian Defence Forces and friendly foreign countries.
In his address, the CISC focused on the following strategic areas:
* **Warfare Dynamics:** The evolving character of modern warfare and the requirement for military leaders to adapt to these changes.
* **Security Strategy:** The strategic challenges currently facing India and the necessity of "jointness" and inter-service synergy to manage emerging security dynamics effectively.
* **Military Reform:** The transformative reforms being implemented within the Indian military in response to global challenges.
* **Professional Education:** The critical role of professional military education in improving operational preparedness and facilitating informed decision-making.
During the visit, the Commandant of the DSSC briefed the CISC on the college's ongoing training programs. Air Marshal Dixit commended the institution for its pivotal role in training and shaping the next generation of military leadership.
**Metadata and Reference Points:**
* **Event Dates:** March 22–24, 2026
* **Posting Date:** March 23, 2026, 8:41 PM (PIB Delhi)
* **Location:** DSSC Wellington
* **Course Reference:** 81st Staff Course
* **Release ID:** 2244180
* **Visitor Counter:** 197
* **Source:** Ministry of Defence (VK/SR)
Key Entities Referenced
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit: The Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) who addressed student officers on the evolving character of warfare, jointness, and military reforms.
Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington: A premier tri-services training institution responsible for shaping future military leaders through professional military education.
81st Staff Course: A specialized training program for officers of the Indian Defence Forces and friendly foreign countries focused on operational preparedness.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal
Ashutosh Dixit Addresses the 81st Staff Course
at DSSC Wellington
Posted On: 23 MAR 2026 8:41PM by PIB Delhi
Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, visited the Defence Services Staff
College (DSSC), Wellington between 22nd and 24th March 2026. During the visit, he addressed student
officers of the Indian Defence Forces, officers from friendly foreign countries attending the 81st Staff
Course and the permanent staff of DSSC.
In his address, the CISC spoke on the evolving character of warfare and the need for military leaders to
adapt to it. He underlined the strategic challenges confronting India and emphasised the importance of
jointness and inter service synergy to effectively address the emerging security dynamics. He elaborated
on the transformative reforms undertaken in the Indian military in the backdrop of emerging challenges.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was briefed by the Commandant, DSSC on the ongoing training activities at
the college. The CISC commended DSSC for its pivotal role in shaping future military leaders and
underscored the significance of professional military education in enhancing operational preparedness and
informed decision-making.
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VK/SR(Release ID: 2244180) Visitor Counter : 197
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