Hyderabad, March 27 -- Emphasising the need for sharper strategic thinking and stronger inter-service coordination in a "volatile geopolitical environment," Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh underscored the importance of preparedness and leadership.

The Air Chief Marshal made these remarks while presiding as Chief Guest over the valedictory function of the 21st Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-21) at the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, a defence release on Thursday night said.

The prestigious 44-week course, which commenced on May 26, 2025, and concluded on March 26, 2026, trained 155 officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, along with 12 officers from friendly foreign natio...