US EditionDefence Vision 2047: Rajnath Singh Unveils Blueprint for Future-Ready Military
The blueprint aims to build an integrated, technology-enabled military with phased goals, enhancing jointness and self-reliance by India’s centenary in 2047, MoD said.
- On March 10, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled Defence Forces Vision 2047 at South Block, New Delhi, prepared by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
- The vision aims to transform the Indian Armed Forces into an integrated, multi-domain force and links modernisation to Viksit Bharat by 2047, advocating a whole-of-nation approach.
- The document emphasises innovation, Aatmanirbharta and greater jointness among the Army, the Navy and the Air Force to enhance future warfare readiness and domestic defence manufacturing.
- Senior military leaders including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan attended, with long-term instruments set for joint planning and the Annual Acquisition Plan under the Defence Acquisition Procedure due for update this year.
- Observers note the long-term defence roadmap arrives amid a debate over publishing a National Security Strategy, with officials indicating overlap with the NSS, LTIPP, and TPCR, despite past dismissals of a formal NSS.
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The Economic TimesRajnath Singh unveils ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047’ roadmap
In a historic address, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched 'Defence Forces Vision 2047', a bold new strategy designed to elevate the Indian military into a cohesive force capable of swift multi-domain operations. This vision prioritizes collaboration and efficiency among all branches of the armed services, aiming for seamless integration in planning and execution.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh releases 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military'
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military' at an event in South Block, New Delhi on Tuesday. This comprehensive blueprint has been articulated by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to transform the Defence Forces into a modern, integrated and technologically-advanced military capable of supporting India's aspiration to become Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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