Air Force Academy Dundigal receives Pride of Training Command trophy

The Air Force Academy, Dundigal, received the 'Pride of the Training Command’ trophy at the Training Command Commanders' Conference 2025 in Bengaluru. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh commended training establishments for operational, maintenance, and administrative excellence and highlighted the need for modernisation.

Hyderabad: The Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, has received the ‘Pride of the Training Command’ trophy at the Training Command Commanders’ Conference 2025 held on October 23 and 24 at Headquarters Training Command (HQ TC), Bengaluru.

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), who presided over the Training Command Commanders’ Conference 2025, presented trophies to the stations in recognition of outstanding achievements in operations, maintenance, and administration.

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The conference was attended by commanders of all the training establishments under Training Command. During the annual conference, discussions on a wide array of issues were held, including transformation of training philosophy, modernisation of infrastructure, and alignment of instructional practices with the evolving operational needs of the Indian Air Force.

During the conference, the CAS reviewed the performance of all the training establishments. In his keynote address, the CAS commended the Training Command for its continued commitment to excellence. He emphasised that transformations in military training are vital to ensure that defence forces remain adaptable, efficient, and combat ready in the face of evolving global threats and technologies.