T he hallmark of the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference on the theme ‘Year of Reforms—Transformation for the Future’ was the unveiling of ‘Indian Armed Forces Vision 2047’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 September. This strategic vision harmonises with the consensual national goal of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, which will require transformed armed forces to safeguard India’s strategic autonomy and national interests.

Surprisingly, neither the PM nor Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned ‘Indian Armed Forces Vision 2047’ in their addresses. The media also reduced it to a two-line perfunctory mention.

The PM reviewed the progress of reforms undertaken in the last two years. In tune with 2025 being the ‘ Year of Reforms ’, he directed the Ministry of Defence and the armed forces t

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