– 30 officers from the Indian Navy and six Friendly Foreign Countries undergo advanced training in naval weapons, missile systems and emerging technologies
Pune: The Naval Weapons & Missile Technology Course (NW&MTC-66) concluded at the Military Institute of Training (MILIT), Pune, with 17 officers from the Indian Navy and 13 officers from six Friendly Foreign Countries completing the specialised programme.
The course focused on technical subjects, contemporary technologies and their practical application, providing participating officers with exposure to evolving technologies relevant to modern naval warfare, weapons systems and missile operations.
The training assumes particular importance as naval operations increasingly depend on the integration of advanced sensors, precision-guided weapons, missile systems, electronic warfare, networked platforms and sophisticated command-and-control technologies. Such courses help officers understand both the technical capabilities and operational limitations of these systems, enabling informed decision-making in complex maritime environments.
During the valedictory ceremony, Maj Gen Naveen Thapliyal, Commandant, MILIT, stressed that technology is changing at an unprecedented pace. He called upon the officers to remain professionally curious, continuously update their knowledge and ensure that technology is applied responsibly within operational constraints.
He also emphasised the importance of continuous learning, professional excellence and the principle of “service before self”, urging the officers to translate their technical knowledge into effective operational capability.
Strengthening professional and international military cooperation
The participation of officers from six Friendly Foreign Countries also adds an important international dimension to the course. Such professional military training programmes facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge, operational perspectives and best practices among partner countries.
For the Indian Navy, specialised courses such as NW&MTC contribute to building a cadre of officers capable of understanding rapidly evolving weapons and missile technologies and their application across increasingly technology-intensive maritime operations.
The course also reflects India’s broader emphasis on capacity building, professional military education and defence cooperation with partner nations. Interaction among officers from different countries can strengthen mutual understanding and contribute to greater interoperability and cooperation during future maritime engagements.
The successful completion of NW&MTC-66 thus underlines the importance of combining technological competence with operational judgement, professional ethics and continuous learning in preparing military leaders for the demands of modern warfare.