# Indian National Defence College strategic study tour

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-national-defence-college-strategic-study-tour
> Updated: 2026-09-05T17:57:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A delegation from India’s National Defence College (NDC) is conducting a Strategic Neighbourhood Study Tour across several countries to discuss regional security and bilateral defence cooperation.

In late August and early September 2026, the delegation visited Bangladesh and the Maldives. In Bangladesh, the group met with the Indian High Commissioner and senior civil and military officials. In the Maldives, the delegation held consultations with the Maldives National Defence Force leadership and the Minister of Defence and National Service.

Simultaneously, a senior delegation led by Air Vice Marshal Manish Vasantkumar Patel VM conducted a tour in Oman from August 30 to September 3. This visit included high-level engagements with the Majlis A’Dawla, the Majlis A’Shura, and the Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces to address mutual security interests, military training, and academic partnerships.

## Claims

- The visit of the Indian National Defence College delegation to Oman was a high-level interaction between the two nations. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Indian National Defence College delegation visited Oman from August 30 to September 3. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The delegation was commanded by Air Vice Marshal Manish Vasantkumar Patel VM. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The delegation met with Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis Al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The delegation met with Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the NDC Oman. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Discussions between the delegation and the NDC Oman included academic partnership and military training. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The delegation toured the Majlis A’Dawla and Majlis A’Shura. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The delegation visited the Shabab Oman II vessel. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Indian National Defence College delegation conducts strategic tour in Oman

An Indian National Defence College delegation conducted a strategic study tour in Oman, meeting with high-level military and diplomatic officials to strengthen bilateral defence and security cooperation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-national-defence-college-delegation-conducts-strategic-tour-in-oman

### 2026-08-31: Indian NDC delegation conducts strategic study tour in Bangladesh and Maldives

An Indian National Defence College delegation is conducting a strategic study tour in Bangladesh and the Maldives to discuss regional security and bilateral defence cooperation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-ndc-delegation-conducts-strategic-study-tour-in-bangladesh-and-maldives

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