Overview
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the HQ IDS-prepared roadmap in New Delhi, presenting it as the guiding framework for long-term reforms.
- The blueprint seeks a future-ready force that can deter adversaries, operate across all domains, and safeguard expanding strategic interests.
- Greater jointness across the Army, Navy and Air Force is prioritized to drive integrated planning, operations and capability development.
- The document stresses Aatmanirbharta, advanced technologies and modern training to boost readiness while strengthening the domestic defence industry.
- Implementation follows phased short-, medium- and long-term goals and is linked to theatreisation plans that have Army and Navy backing even as the Air Force voices reservations.