NDA Commandant Vice Admiral Anil Jaggi Visits Mechanised Infantry Centre and School in Ahilyanagar
Vice Admiral Anil Jaggi, AVSM, Commandant of the National Defence Academy (NDA), visited the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S) at Ahilyanagar to familiarise himself with modern mechanised warfare, new technologies and current military training practices.
The visit focused on how mechanised forces are adapting to a changing battlefield environment shaped by greater technological integration, improved mobility, information systems and joint operations. Vice Admiral Jaggi was briefed on contemporary mechanised operations and on the evolving nature of warfare, with the interaction highlighting the growing role of advanced training methods in building operational capability.
At MIC&S, the NDA Commandant also examined niche technologies that are being incorporated into mechanised operations and the training systems designed to prepare personnel for future battlefield requirements. The exposure offered a closer look at how training institutions are aligning themselves with the demands of modern combat, where technological awareness and adaptability are increasingly central to military effectiveness.
The visit comes against the backdrop of rapid changes in warfare, where mechanised units are expected to operate in more complex and information-driven environments. For future officers at the National Defence Academy, such engagements help bridge classroom and field training with developments taking place across the Armed Forces.
The interaction at Ahilyanagar also reinforced the importance of linking NDA training with the wider evolution of capabilities across different arms and services. By engaging with MIC&S, Vice Admiral Jaggi gained first-hand insight into how mechanised warfare is being redefined and how training methodologies are being updated to prepare officers for future operational challenges.
Overall, the visit reflected the broader objective of producing military leaders who are ready for technology-driven battlefields and who understand the changing contours of mechanised warfare in the years ahead.
