Bengaluru, Sept. 8 -- On 5th September, the Ministry of Defence unveiled its long-term acquisition strategy in a document titled "The Technology Vision and Capability Roadmap." The multi-decade plan outlines procurement requirements worth several hundred billion dollars, detailing the capabilities and quantities needed by India's armed forces over the next 15 years.

The roadmap includes advanced technologies such as nuclear propulsion for surface ships, next-generation tanks, stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), hypersonic missiles, laser-based weapons, and a wide array of drone and anti-drone systems.

According to the plan, the Indian Army will induct 50,000 tank-mounted anti-tank guided missiles, over 700 robotic counter-I...