India to project power across Indo-Pacific by 2047: Def secy

India aims to become a fully integrated military force by 2047, enhancing capabilities with Mission Sudarshan Chakra and focusing on self-reliance and technological sovereignty. The national defence shield under Mission Sudarshan Chakra will be operational in the 2030s, providing an impenetrable, layered missile defence system to protect critical strategic and civilian assets. India's Defence Forces Vision 2047 outlines measures to transform its military into a world-class force by 2047 through strategic reforms, capability enhancements, and organisational changes.