Major General HS Gill, YSM, Commander of the Higher Command Wing at the Army War College (AWC), led a delegation of 20 officers from the 55th Army Higher Command Course on an official visit to SESKO TNI, the Indonesian Armed Forces Command and Staff College, in Bandung, Indonesia, on November 10, 2026.
The visit marked another step towards strengthening defence cooperation between India and Indonesia, with a particular focus on professional military education, advanced training and institutional collaboration between the armed forces of the two nations.
The Indian Army delegation was received by Air Marshal (Marsdya) TNI M. Khairil Lubis, Commandant of SESKO TNI, along with senior military officers and faculty members of the institution.
During the visit, senior officers from both sides held discussions aimed at enhancing training engagements, exchanging best practices in military education and exploring opportunities for deeper academic cooperation between the Army War College and SESKO TNI.
The interactions provided an opportunity for the two institutions to exchange perspectives on professional military training, leadership development and the evolving requirements of higher military education.
The Army War College, located in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, is one of the Indian Army’s premier professional military education institutions. Its Higher Command Course is designed to prepare senior officers for higher command and staff responsibilities by developing their understanding of military strategy, operational planning and national security challenges.
Similarly, SESKO TNI plays an important role in the professional development of senior officers of the Indonesian Armed Forces, focusing on joint military education, strategic leadership and operational preparedness.
The engagement highlighted the importance of institutional partnerships in promoting mutual understanding and strengthening professional relationships between the Indian and Indonesian armed forces.
India and Indonesia share longstanding defence ties, supported by military exchanges, training cooperation and bilateral engagements. Both countries have continued to expand their defence relationship as part of their broader strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.
The visit by Major General HS Gill and the officers of the 55th Army Higher Command Course reaffirmed the commitment of both armed forces to strengthening bilateral military cooperation through professional exchanges and academic collaboration.
The discussions are expected to provide a foundation for further engagement between the Army War College and SESKO TNI, contributing to closer institutional ties and greater understanding between the armed forces of India and Indonesia.
