Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Emphasizes Jointness and Military Reforms at DSSC Wellington
WELLINGTON, March 24, 2026 — In a high-profile visit to the prestigious Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), addressed the student officers of the 81st Staff Course.
During his three-day engagement from March 22 to 24, the CISC provided a strategic overview to a diverse cohort comprising Indian Defence Forces personnel, officers from friendly foreign nations, and the permanent faculty.
His address centered on the rapidly evolving character of modern warfare, urging future military leaders to remain agile and adaptive in the face of shifting global security dynamics.
Highlighting the critical strategic challenges currently confronting India, Air Marshal Dixit underscored that inter-service synergy and jointness are no longer optional but essential for effective national defense.
He detailed the transformative reforms currently reshaping the Indian military, explaining how these structural changes are designed to meet emerging threats and enhance operational readiness.
The CISC also received a comprehensive briefing from the Commandant of DSSC on the institution’s latest training modules, praising the college for its vital role in fostering professional military education and informed decision-making among the next generation of strategic leaders.