Transformational Roadmap for the Indian Army
Chief of Army Staff outlined a strategic plan to transform the Indian Army into an integrated, future-ready force by 2047 during the 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025'. This initiative aligns with the national vision of Viksit Bharat and the government's push for technological advancement.
Three-Phase Transformation Plan
- Phase 1 (until 2032):
- Focuses on a "decade of transformation".
- Aims to accelerate transitions in capability development, force structure, and operational readiness.
- Phase 2 (until 2037):
- Focuses on consolidating gains achieved during the first phase.
- Phase 3 (until 2047):
- Envisions a leap towards a fully integrated force design for next-generation warfare.
Four Springboards for Military Evolution
- Self-reliance (Atma Nirbharta):
- Empowerment through indigenization in defense manufacturing, space capability, and technology absorption.
- Anusandhan (Innovation):
- Shift from experimentation to enterprise-level impact in AI, cyber, quantum, and autonomous systems.
- Adaptation (Anukulan):
- Adapting and reforming the larger ecosystem.
- Integration (Ekikaran):
- Deeper military-civil fusion, promoting synergy among academia, industry, and armed forces.
Global Security Landscape and Guidance
General emphasizes navigating turbulent global security shifts from Cold War bipolarity to a conflict-heavy order using 5S framework:
- Samman: Respect
- Samvad: Dialogue
- Sayog: Cooperation
- Samridhi: Prosperity
- Suraksha: Security
This framework is crucial for steering India towards a secure and prosperous Viksit Bharat during the Amrit Kal.
