Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), undertook a significant visit to the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) in Pune on Saturday, reinforcing the Indian Armed Forces’ commitment to tri-service integration and defence modernization.
During the field immersion tour, Air Marshal Dixit assessed MILIT’s cutting-edge training infrastructure, including high-tech laboratories and live demonstrations of advanced military technologies. A key focus of the visit was on enhancing operational readiness and fostering seamless coordination among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
He interacted with senior officers from all three services and reviewed critical technologies, including naval torpedoes and other strategic assets. A high-level tri-service meeting was held to deliberate on strengthening jointmanship, with discussions centered around operational strategies, innovation, and future challenges.
A ceremonial exchange of mementos followed, symbolizing the collaborative ethos between the services. In his address, Air Marshal Dixit reaffirmed the importance of a united, tech-empowered military force to address contemporary security threats. “This visit reaffirms our commitment to building a mission-ready and tech-enabled armed forces,” he stated, emphasizing the need for integrated planning and indigenous innovation.
MILIT, functioning under the Ministry of Defence, is a premier tri-services training institution that equips selected officers from the Indian Armed Forces and friendly foreign nations for command and staff roles. The institute awards an M.Sc in Military Technology through Pune University and plays a crucial role in India’s #Atmanirbharta initiative by promoting self-reliance and technological advancement in defence.
The sprawling MILIT campus features a Technical Complex with 51 laboratories and a Residential Complex that includes an Officers’ Mess, sports facilities, and educational institutions such as Kendriya Vidyalaya.
Established in 1952 as the Institute of Armament Studies, MILIT was reorganized into a standalone entity in 2012 following its separation from the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT). It continues to serve as a critical hub for advanced military education and innovation.
Air Marshal Dixit, who assumed the role of CISC on May 1, 2025, concluded the visit with a strong message of unity and modernization, highlighting HQ IDS’s focus on building an agile, innovative, and inter-operable military force in line with national defence priorities.
