In an effort to enhance India-Tanzania defence cooperation, the Indian Army is training the African nation’s infantrymen at their training institution, marking a milestone in the capability building.
The Indian Army, said in a post on X on Sunday (February 1, 2026) that its training team was at Tanzania’s School of Infantry, underscoring its commitment to strengthening the military-to-military ties.
What did the Indian Army say about the training of Tanzanian soldiers?
“The Indian Army Training Team at Tanzania’s School of Infantry is marking a significant milestone in India-Tanzania Defence Cooperation,” the X post from the ADGPI handle said.
“The engagement underscores India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral strategic ties through professional military education, capacity building and a shared vision for regional stability and security,” the post said.
The Indian Army’s effort to build the ties with its counterpart in the African nation comes amidst similar contributions from other Indian armed forces in recent years.
How has the Indian Navy contributed similarly towards bilateral military ties?
In November 2025, the Indian Navy held its first Staff Talks with Tanzania’s People’s Defence Force. The maiden talks were successfully concluded at Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, according to the Indian Navy.
In its spokesperson’s post on X then, the Indian Navy said, “talks were dedicated to mapping the future course of bilateral maritime engagements, advancing ongoing cooperation and promoting a coordinated approach to #MaritimeSecurity.”
How did the India-Tanzania bilateral naval talks go?
It said, “maiden edition of #IndianNavy – Tanzania People’s Defence Force Navy Staff Talks were successfully concluded on #18Nov 25 at Dar es Salaam.
“Co-chaired by RAdmn Srinivas Maddula, ACNS (FCI) & Cmde FJ Mwasikolile, Navy Operations & Training Officer #TPDF Navy,” it added.
How has India been building military ties with Tanzania?
An Indian Ministry of External Affairs brief, under ‘Defence & Security Cooperation’, said New Delhi had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dar es Salaam on military cooperation in October 2023.
The MoU provided an umbrella framework for taking forward defence cooperation programme between India and Tanzania.
What other efforts have been taking on bilateral military ties?
Already, the two nations were cooperating on training of military personnel at Indian institutions, and an Indian Military Training Team (IMTT) was sent to Command and Staff College in Arusha since December 2017.
Also, the two sides held their first Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi in January 2021 and the second in June 2023 in Arusha.
How has India contributed in naval capabilities of Tanzania?
The two nations were also progressing with their hydrography cooperation. The Indian Navy survey ships carried out surveys of Tanzanian ports and preparing navigational charts.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented these navigational charts to Tanzania during his visit in July 2016.
How are the two sides building defence business ties?
India’s High Commission in Tanzania also hosted a defence expo in May 2022 in Dar es Salaam in which 16 Indian companies, both public and private, joined.
The second such defence expo, with 19 firms participating, was held in October 2023.
What was the Indian Navy sharing best practices with Tanzania’s naval force?
Indian Navy ship Tarkash also docked in Dar es Salaam in October 2022, when it joined a bilateral naval exercise and a trilateral wargaming, with Mozambique participating as the third nation.
India’s INS Trishul also visited Tanzania in July 2023 when it carried out surveillance of the African nation’s Exclusive Economic Zone and carried out a joint maritime exercise.