Indian Army ready with bold blueprint for defence 'Year of Reforms'
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Indian Army ready with bold blueprint for defence 'Year of Reforms'

India Today  

The Indian armed forces will be striving for a transformative leap in 2025, declared by defence minister Rajnath Singh as the ‘Year of Reforms’, a pivotal initiative to modernise and streamline the country’s defence apparatus. The army plans to leverage bilateral and multilateral engagements, defence expos and attaché networks to promote indigenous defence capabilities and position India as a global leader in the international defence ecosystem. A defence official says the reforms align with India’s broader vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, reinforcing the army’s role as a vital pillar in the nation’s quest for global leadership. With a focus on operational readiness and innovation, the Indian Army is resolute in its mission to secure the nation’s future and cement its place among the world’s most formidable armed forces,” the official stated.

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India Today  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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ABP News  

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India Today  

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