Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Reviews NDA Training Facilities and Curriculum in Khadakwasla

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), visited the National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla, Pune, to review its training infrastructure, curriculum and planned development projects.

During the visit, he assessed key training facilities and initiatives intended to support cadets’ professional development and operational preparedness. The review covered the Academy’s training environment as well as work planned to strengthen it.

Air Marshal Singh also visited the Academy’s outdoor tactical training site, where he met cadets taking part in camp training. Their interaction gave him an opportunity to hear about their training experiences, challenges and professional development.

Addressing the cadets, he stressed the need to uphold military ethos and carry the values of discipline, integrity and dedication throughout their careers. He also urged them to pursue professional excellence and prepare for the responsibilities of military leadership in an evolving operational environment.

Air Marshal Singh highlighted jointness among the three services, encouraging cadets to build cooperation and mutual understanding between the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. At the NDA, cadets from all three services undertake foundational military training together before moving on to their respective service academies.

He encouraged the cadets to uphold the NDA’s legacy of preparing generations of military leaders for the Indian Armed Forces. The Academy’s shared training environment is intended to foster camaraderie, leadership and a spirit of jointness among future officers.

The visit brought attention to the Academy’s infrastructure and curriculum development, alongside the importance of preparing officers through joint training for emerging security challenges.