A 22-member delegation of the Higher Command Course from the Army War College, Mhow, led by Commodore Ashish Goyal, visited Germany as part of a five-day foreign study tour aimed at enhancing military understanding, strategic engagement and defence cooperation between India and Germany.
On November 10, 2026, India’s Ambassador to Germany, Ajit V. Gupte, interacted with the visiting delegation and discussed the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries.
During the visit, the delegation attended a briefing at Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence, gaining insights into the country’s defence policies, military organisation and strategic priorities.
The Indian military officers also visited the German Army Headquarters, where they met Major General Maike Keller, Chief of Staff. The interaction provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange perspectives on military strategy, operational planning and contemporary security challenges.
Discussions highlighted the expanding defence cooperation between India and Germany and its contribution to strengthening bilateral military relations.
The foreign study tour forms part of the Higher Command Course at the Army War College, Mhow, which prepares senior military officers for higher command and staff responsibilities. Such international engagements provide participants with exposure to foreign military structures, strategic thinking and approaches to defence planning.
The visit also reflects the growing importance of military-to-military exchanges in the India–Germany partnership, particularly as both countries continue to deepen cooperation in defence and security.
The engagement took place amid the commemoration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Germany, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the two nations and their shared interest in strengthening strategic cooperation.
The Army War College delegation’s visit underscores India’s continued emphasis on professional military education, international defence engagement and the exchange of strategic knowledge with partner countries.
