January 8, 2025
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‘Year of Reforms’: Indian Army’s Future-Ready Vision For 2025

The Indian Army’s ‘Year of Reforms’ sets a transformative roadmap for 2025, focusing on jointness, modernization, technology infusion, and human resource management. A bold step aligned with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

On January 1, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms,’ charting a transformative path for India’s Armed Forces. This landmark initiative aims to modernize the Indian Army into a combat-ready, technology-driven force, said an official statement.

Building on the success of the ‘Year of Transformation’ (2023) and the ‘Years of Technology Absorption’ (2024–2025), the reforms focus on five key pillars: Jointness and Integration, Force Restructuring, Modernization and Technology Infusion, Systems and Processes, and Human Resource Management.

Key highlights include the establishment of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs) for seamless tri-service operations, leveraging AI, robotics, and indigenous technology, and restructuring organizational hierarchies for efficiency. Defence diplomacy will also play a pivotal role, showcasing India’s defence prowess globally.

New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi attends the ‘Inno-Yodha’ exhibition and seminar showcasing innovations and technological advancements by the Indian Army at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, in New Delhi on Thursday, December 5, 2024. (Photo: IANS/Wasim Sarvar)

The integration of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and inter-ministerial postings is further enhancing interoperability, creating an ecosystem of shared understanding, synchronized capability development, and operational efficiency.

New domains such as cyber, space, and artificial intelligence (AI) have opened unprecedented opportunities. The Indian Army is resolute in its focus on harnessing indigenous solutions in AI, machine learning, hypersonic technology, and robotics to bolster its capabilities.

“The ‘Year of Reforms’ reaffirms the Indian Army’s commitment to evolve as a future-ready force, embracing technology and fostering jointness for multi-domain operations.”

The creation of specialised units to leverage niche technologies and newer domains is under active consideration, with existing structures being revamped to facilitate combined arms operations in a multi-domain environment.

The Army is undertaking a thorough review of legacy practices and structures to enhance operational efficiency. Delayering organizational hierarchies, digitizing processes, and implementing in-house automated solutions are integral to this overhaul.

Procurement procedures are being streamlined in coordination with stakeholders to ensure reduced timelines and greater alignment with the technology curve, enabling faster and more effective acquisition of critical assets.

With its sights set on Viksit Bharat@2047, the Indian Army is aligning its reforms to the nation’s vision of becoming a global powerhouse. The ‘Year of Reforms’ underscores the Army’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and readiness for multi-domain challenges, cementing its role as a vital pillar in India’s future security.

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