Rajnath Singh, the minister of defense, declared the creation of a committee to study the Sudarshan Chakra project and create a workable plan of action to carry it out. At the 2025 Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata, this was said.
In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi first announced the Sudarshan Chakra plan, which intends to construct a sophisticated, multi-layered air defense shield akin to Israel’s Iron Dome. It is intended to defend India from a variety of aerial dangers, such as drones, missiles, and other airborne assaults.
To guarantee the project’s success, Singh emphasized the necessity of a medium-term plan spanning the ensuing five years and a long-term strategy spanning the ensuing ten years. The group will develop a thorough plan to make this vision a reality.
In order to neutralize enemy attacks and facilitate overwhelming counterattacks, the defense shield under Sudarshan Chakra will combine cutting-edge technologies with domestic systems. It is anticipated to be a multi-tiered, networked system that integrates sensors from the ground, air, marine, and space domainIn his speech, Singh urged military leaders to take the initiative and accelerate the development of the strong defense system that the prime minister had in mind. The project also illustrates how India’s defense strategy combines offensive and defensive capabilities.
Rajnath Singh emphasized the continuous defense reforms that are in line with changing conflict scenarios. The Ministry is upgrading the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 in accordance with the updated Defence Procurement Manual 2025 in order to streamline procedures, expedite procurement, and guarantee prompt assistance to the armed forcesSingh urged military leaders to take the initiative and accelerate the development of this strong defense system, which the prime minister had envisioned, during his speech. The combination of offensive and defensive capabilities in India’s defense strategy is also reflected in the project.
Ongoing defense reforms in line with changing conflict scenarios were underlined by Rajnath Singh. To streamline procedures, expedite procurement, and guarantee prompt assistance to the armed forces, the Ministry is revising the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 in accordance with the updated Defence Procurement Manual 2Singh emphasized that Singh emphasized that the three pillars of “JAI”—Jointness, Atmanirbharta (Self-Reliance), and Innovation—will serve as the foundation for military readiness in the future. Through programs like Tri-Service Logistics Nodes and a shared logistics application, the conference highlighted efforts to improve cooperation between the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other vital agencies.
He also emphasized the need for the military to retain surge capacity and readiness for long- or short-duration conflicts, pointing out that future combat will be unpredictable due to rapid outbreaks and technology domination. The success of Operation Sindoor was credited with demonstrating India’s power through its own platforms and the valor of its soldiers.
the three pillars of “JAI”—Jointness, Atmanirbharta (Self-Reliance), and Innovation—will serve as the foundation for military readiness in the future. Through programs like Tri-Service Logistics Nodes and a shared logistics application, the conference highlighted efforts to improve cooperation between the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other vital agencies.
He also emphasized the need for the military to retain surge capacity and readiness for long- or short-duration conflicts, pointing out that future combat will be unpredictable due to rapid outbreaks and technology domination. The success of Operation Sindoor was credited with demonstrating India’s power through its own platforms and the valor of its soldiers.
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As part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat project, Rajnath Singh reiterated the importance of self-reliance as a strategic imperative that propels innovation, job creation, and the expansion of India’s defense industrial ecosystem.
India’s concept for a highly sophisticated, future national defense shield with layered protection and integration, backed by reform-driven, independent defense procurement and cross-service operational synergy, is embodied in the Sudarshan Chakra project.
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