Lieutenant General Amit Rao assumed the appointment of Commandant, Army Air Defence College (AADC), Gopalpur, marking a new chapter in the leadership of the premier training institution of the Indian Army’s Air Defence arm.
Lt Gen Amit Rao previously served as Major General and Chief of Staff, Trishakti Corps, bringing extensive operational, command and staff experience to his new appointment. His experience in operational formations is expected to further contribute to the professional development and training focus of the Army Air Defence College.
On the occasion, Lt Gen Sukriti Singh Dahiya, SM, VSM, Officiating General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC), extended congratulations and best wishes to Lt Gen Amit Rao on assuming the appointment.
Lt Gen Sukriti Singh Dahiya, who also serves as Chief of Staff, Headquarters ARTRAC and Colonel Commandant of the Bengal Sappers and Military Survey, conveyed her best wishes to the newly appointed Commandant for his tenure at the Army Air Defence College.
The Army Air Defence College at Gopalpur plays an important role in imparting specialised training and developing professional expertise among personnel of the Army Air Defence. The institution contributes to maintaining high standards of operational preparedness through specialised instruction, technical proficiency, tactical knowledge and leadership development.
The change of command comes amid the Indian Army’s continued emphasis on strengthening air defence capabilities and preparing personnel to address the rapidly evolving nature of aerial threats. The increasing employment of unmanned aerial systems, precision weapons and other emerging technologies has placed greater importance on specialised training, technological adaptation and continuous refinement of operational practices.
With Lt Gen Amit Rao taking charge, the Army Air Defence College will continue to focus on professional excellence, capability development and preparing personnel to meet the demands of an increasingly technology-driven battlefield.
The occasion reaffirmed ARTRAC’s emphasis on strengthening military education, training and professional development as key pillars of operational readiness and future battlefield preparedness.
