Union Defence Minister released a vision
document titled ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047: Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian
Army’ in New Delhi
Union Defence Minister released the vision document
titled Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military
in New Delhi to transform the Indian Armed Forces into a modern, integrated and
technologically advanced military by 2047.The document has been prepared by the
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff as a comprehensive roadmap for the
long-term transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.The vision document outlines
key strategic reforms, capability enhancements and organisational changes
required to address the evolving geopolitical, technological and security
environment.The roadmap aligns military modernisation with India’s broader
national goal of becoming a developed nation by the centenary of independence
in 2047.
Key Highlights of Defence Forces Vision
2047
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Transformation into a
Modern Military Force: The document proposes the development of a
technologically advanced and combat-ready military capable of responding
effectively to emerging security threats.
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Integrated Multi-Domain
Operations: The roadmap envisages building an integrated force capable of
operating across land, sea, air, cyber and space domains to manage complex
security challenges and deter adversaries.
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Greater Jointness Among
Services: The document emphasises deeper coordination among the Indian Army,
Indian Navy and Indian Air Force in areas such as planning, operations and
capability development.
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Adoption of Emerging
Technologies: The vision highlights the importance of innovation, advanced
technologies and modern training frameworks to prepare the armed forces for
future warfare.
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Promotion of
Self-Reliance in Defence: The roadmap supports the objective of Aatmanirbhar
Bharat in defence by encouraging the development and adoption of indigenous
defence technologies and systems.
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It encourages stronger
collaboration between the private defence industry, public sector defence
enterprises, startups and innovation ecosystems to boost domestic defence
production.
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Phased Capability
Development: The strategy proposes a structured implementation framework with
clearly defined short-term, medium-term and long-term capability goals for
defence modernisation.
Strategic Approach to National Security
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Whole-of-Nation Approach:
The document stresses that national security requires coordinated efforts
across multiple domains, including military strength, diplomacy, technology and
economic power.
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Strengthening Strategic
Partnerships: The roadmap highlights the importance of international defence
cooperation and partnerships to enhance technological capabilities and
operational readiness.
¨ Adapting to Emerging Security Challenges: The vision recognises the rapidly changing global security environment and underscores the need for continuous institutional reforms and capability upgrades.
¨ Long-Term Strategic Goal: The roadmap aims to ensure that by 2047 the Indian military emerges as a technologically advanced, highly capable and globally respected defence force supporting India’s aspiration of becoming a developed nation.
