Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth unveils ‘VIJAY’ roadmap for a future-ready force
New Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has introduced the 'VIJAY' roadmap to modernize the military into a technology-enabled, future-ready force. The strategy emphasizes vigilance, innovation, and joint integration across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Why it matters
This roadmap signals a significant shift in India's defense doctrine toward hybrid warfare and technological integration to address evolving security challenges.
Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) unveiled a roadmap titled “VIJAY”, outlining his vision for transforming the Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force capable of operating across multiple domains. The roadmap, inspired by the Defence Minister’s vision for the Decade of Transformation, was unveiled a day after he assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff.
The article reports on official military policy and the Chief's stated goals without taking a political stance.
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