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India aims to project power across Indo-Pacific by 2047: Defence secretary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said India is on track to become a fully integrated, multi-domain military able to project power across the Indo-Pacific by 2047, with a phased buildup including Mission Sudarshan Chakra. The defence vision and procurement rules are part of a broader plan to achieve strategic autonomy and self-reliance.
Why It Matters
The timeline outlines a long-term shift toward greater strategic autonomy, domestic defence production, and multi-domain capabilities that could reshape regional security dynamics and defence partnerships.
Timeline
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Defence Secretary outlines 2047 power-projection plan at CII Summit
May 13, 2026
At the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stated that India aims to become a fully integrated, self-reliant, all-domain military capable of projecting power across the Indo-Pacific by 2047. He described a transition up to 2030, a consolidation from 2030 to 2040 during which Mission Sudarshan Chakra matures, and an era of excellence from 2040 onwards. He emphasized strategic autonomy, deepening defence partnerships with like-minded democracies (through the Quad or the EU), and conflict-prevention approaches, while noting vulnerabilities in global supply chains and digital infrastructure. He stressed the need to become a global defence manufacturing hub under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Defence Forces Vision 2047 unveiled
March 2026
In March 2026, India unveiled Defence Forces Vision 2047, a roadmap to transform its military into a world-class force by 2047 through strategic reforms, capability enhancements and organisational changes. Goals include creating a drone force, a data force, a defence geospatial agency, a space command, a cyber-command, a cognitive warfare action force and a national defence shield under Mission Sudarshan Chakra.
Defence Procurement Manual 2025 revised
2025
The government released the revised Defence Procurement Manual 2025, removing past provisions for public sector reservation or nomination and aiming to create a level playing field for private sector participation in defence procurement.