#DSTSC09 begins at #MILIT, Pune. Major General Naveen Kumar Thapliyal, Commandant, MILIT, welcomed 179 officers, including 20 from Friendly Foreign Countries. Emphasising professional excellence, technological awareness and adaptability, he highlighted the need to prepare for the challenges of an evolving battlespace. The course is designed for tri-services officers, to enhance technical knowledge, strengthen jointmanship, foster inter-service understanding and develop analytical as well as decision-making competencies essential for future military leaders. #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India