are the three phases of the 2047 defence roadmap?
A: Era of Transition (up to 2030), Era of Consolidation (2030-2040), and Era of Excellence (2040-2047).
Q4: What is Mission Sudarshan Chakra?
A: A layered ballistic and air missile defence shield to protect strategic and civilian infrastructure. It will mature between 2030 and 2040.
Q5: What was India’s defence budget in the latest Union Budget?
A: ₹7.85 lakh crore – the highest among all ministries.
EXAM-FOCUSED POINTS
-
Vision name: Defence Forces Vision 2047
-
Unveiled by: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
-
Goal: Fully integrated, self-reliant, all-domain military with power projection across Indo-Pacific
-
Domestic production target (2047): ₹8.8 trillion (6x current)
-
Defence exports target (2047): ₹2.8 trillion (9x current)
-
Three phases: Transition (to 2030), Consolidation (2030-40), Excellence (2040-47)
-
New bodies: Defence Geo-Spatial Agency, Data Force, Drone Force, Cognitive Warfare Action Force, Space Commands, Cyber Commands
-
Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Layered ballistic & air missile defence shield; maturity between 2030-2040
-
Latest defence budget: ₹7.85 lakh crore (highest among ministries)
-
Key concept: Atmanirbharta in defence manufacturing
-
Indo-Pacific: Strategic maritime region linking Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Month: Current Affairs - May 13, 2026
Category: DefenceForcesVision2047