A five-day study tour in Germany brought a 22-member Higher Command Course delegation from the Army War College, Mhow, into discussions on defence policy, military planning and India–Germany ties. Commodore Ashish Goyal led the group.
On November 10, 2026, India’s Ambassador to Germany, Ajit V. Gupte, met the visiting officers. Their discussion covered the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries.
Briefings and military discussions
At Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence, the delegation received a briefing on the country’s defence policies, military organisation and strategic priorities. The officers also visited the German Army Headquarters and met its Chief of Staff, Major General Maike Keller. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on military strategy, operational planning and contemporary security challenges.
Discussions during the visit addressed expanding defence cooperation and its contribution to closer military relations between India and Germany.
The tour is part of the Higher Command Course at the Army War College, Mhow, which prepares senior military officers for higher command and staff responsibilities. International engagements expose course participants to foreign military structures, strategic thinking and approaches to defence planning.
The visit took place as India and Germany commemorated 75 years of diplomatic relations. It also reflects the role of military-to-military exchanges as both countries continue to deepen cooperation in defence and security, alongside India’s emphasis on professional military education and the exchange of strategic knowledge with partner countries.
