2025 A Year of Defence Transformation As Per Defense Ministry
On the eve of the New Year, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting with all Secretaries of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to assess the progress of ongoing schemes, projects, and reforms. The meeting concluded with a unanimous decision to designate 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’, aimed at transforming the Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of conducting integrated multi-domain operations. The initiative seeks to modernize India’s defence infrastructure while fostering efficiency, innovation, and collaboration across stakeholders.
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Why in the news? | 2025: A Year of Defence Transformation As Per Defense Ministry |
Jointness & Integration | Strengthen integration; establish Integrated Theatre Commands. |
Emerging Technologies | Focus on Cyber, Space, AI, ML, Hypersonics, and Robotics; develop tactics for future warfare. |
Inter-Service Cooperation | Enhance cooperation and training to build shared operational understanding. |
Acquisition Procedures | Simplify processes for swifter capability development. |
Public-Private Partnerships | Facilitate technology transfer and knowledge sharing; improve ease of doing business. |
Civil-Military Collaboration | Break silos; improve coordination to eliminate inefficiencies and optimise resources. |
Global Defence Exports | Foster R&D and partnerships with foreign OEMs; position India as a defence exporter. |
Veterans’ Welfare | Leverage veterans’ expertise; optimise welfare measures. |
Cultural Pride | Emphasise Indian culture and indigenous capabilities; adopt suitable best practices from modern militaries. |
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