Overview

• The ministry’s document prioritises AI, hypersonic weapons, directed-energy systems, autonomy, space capabilities and cyber defence across the services.
• Army procurement targets include about 1,800 future main battle tanks, 400 light tanks, expanded unmanned aerial systems and larger artillery stocks.
• The Navy plan lists a new aircraft carrier along with major surface combatants, amphibious platforms and advanced helicopters, with nuclear propulsion highlighted as a focus area.
• The Air Force segment outlines stealth UCAVs, multi‑mission drones, high‑altitude platforms and directed‑energy systems to strengthen surveillance and strike options.
• Independent outlets citing a copy of the roadmap report added specifics such as EMALS on carriers and detailed platform counts, which still await procurement and funding decisions.