Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday, 10 March, released a strategic vision document titled “Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military” at South Block in New Delhi.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh and other senior officials were present on the occasion.
The blueprint, articulated by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, outlines a long-term plan to transform the Indian Armed Forces into a modern, integrated and technologically advanced military capable of supporting the country’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, according to a statement by the Defence Ministry.
The document lays out key reforms, capability upgrades and organisational changes required within the defence forces to address evolving geostrategic, technological & security environment.
It aims to shape the armed forces into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries, responding across the full spectrum of conflict & protecting expanding strategic interests, amid the rapidly changing global and regional dynamics.
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A major pillar of the roadmap is greater jointness and synergy among the three services, with improved coordination in planning, operations and capability development.
The vision also stresses the importance of innovation, advanced technologies and modern training framework to build a force that is adaptable to future warfare challenges.
The document further highlights the importance of Aatmanirbharta in defence, encouraging the development and adoption of indigenous technologies tailored to India’s unique security requirements.
According to the ministry, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing and technological capabilities is expected to enhance operational readiness while contributing to national growth.
The ministry said that the vision document adopts a calibrated roadmap with clearly prioritised capability goals across short-term, mid-term and long-term timelines.
This structured approach will guide the development of critical military capabilities, institutional reforms and strategic partnerships required to build a world class defence force, the ministry added.
Recognising the complexity of future security challenges, the vision document underscores the need for a whole-of-nation approach, integrating military strength with diplomatic, technological and economic power to ensure national security.
“Through sustained reforms, innovation and national commitment, it aims to ensure that by the centenary of India’s independence, the nation’s military stand as a globally-respected, technologically-advanced and combat-ready military, contributing to a strong and resilient Viksit Bharat,” the ministry said.
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