India’s Defence Preparedness
Emerging Technologies and India’s Defence Preparedness
• India’s defence preparedness is focusing on the use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Army Chief Gen. M. M. Naravane stated that technology will be key in addressing future wars.
India’s Defence Budget 2025-26
• The Ministry of Defence has declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’, focusing on integrated command structures, advanced technologies, streamlined acquisitions, and civil-military collaboration.
• These reforms aim to enhance defense preparedness, optimize resources, and establish India as a credible defense exporter.
India’s Defense Preparedness: From Agni-V MIRV missile test to 5th generation fighter aircraft Tejas-akash-ng missile rockets seahawk helicopters
• Despite global turmoil and increased threats, India has been taking steps to be future ready.
• The recent Agni-5 missile test with multiple missiles has been a significant step towards this goal.
Mixed Progress in Defense Preparedness
• The modest increase in defense allocations year-on-year and the low share allocated to procurement in the budget are key factors behind the slow modernization of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The Indian defense industry is likely to gain from the announcement of a venture capital fund of USD $119 million to finance the country’s space economy.
India’s Military Preparedness Must Be of Very High Order
• Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan emphasized India’s military preparedness to confront short and intense conflicts as well as long duration wars.
• The Ministry of Defence is also making efforts to ensure the welfare of both the military and the civilian population.
