Lt Gen Devendra Sharma Assesses Air Force Academy Training, Highlights Inter-Service Cooperation and Future Warfare Strategies
Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army Training Command, paid a visit to the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad on December 19, 2025. This visit was part of ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation between the different branches of the armed services and to promote joint training initiatives.
During his visit, Lieutenant General Sharma received an in-depth briefing on the academy’s extensive training programs. These programs incorporate advanced technological platforms and technology-driven initiatives aimed at equipping officers to handle new operational challenges. The briefing detailed how modern tools and simulations are integrated into training to improve operational efficacy and to prepare for future-oriented strategies.
The Army Commander emphasized that this visit underscores the Indian Army and Indian Air Force’s mutual dedication to integration and collaboration. This commitment is focused on developing a mission-oriented and future-ready force. He praised the Air Force Academy for its high standards of training and for aligning its objectives with the demands of future combat scenarios.
Lieutenant General Sharma also lauded the academy’s emphasis on adaptability, innovation, and interoperability, highlighting that these collaborative training initiatives are crucial in tackling complex, multi-domain security challenges in the future.
