178 Officers Graduate from Defence Services Technical Staff Course; Vice Adm Vineet McCarty Highlights Tech-Driven Warfare

19 Foreign Officers Among Graduates, Marking Strong Global Military Collaboration.

A total of 178 officers, including 19 international officers from ten Friendly Foreign Countries, graduated from the Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) Serial 08, marking a significant milestone in military-technical education.

International Participation and Collaboration

The course saw participation from:

• Officers of the Indian Armed Forces
• Representatives from friendly foreign nations

highlighting growing global cooperation in defence training.

Address by Senior Leadership

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation & Training), addressed the graduating officers.

Focus on Future Warfare

In his address, he emphasised:

• The rapidly evolving nature of warfare and technology
• The need for adaptability and continuous learning
• Importance of harnessing emerging technological capabilities

Preparing Future Military Leaders

The course aims to equip officers with:

• Advanced technical knowledge
• Strategic understanding of modern warfare
• Skills to operate in technology-driven battle environments

Strengthening Jointness and Capability

The programme reflects India’s focus on building a future-ready, technologically सक्षम and globally integrated military force.