Context: India has unveiled its Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025).
About Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025)
Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025) is a 15-year capability planning document prepared by the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose
- Guides the Indian defence industry on future requirements.
- Reduces reliance on imports, boosts indigenous R&D.
- Anticipates emerging threats in nuclear, cyber, space, and drone domains.
Key Features
- Nuclear Deterrence: survivability systems, delivery platforms, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protection, nuclear command-and-control infrastructure.
- Drone Warfare: stealth drones (range up to 1,500 km, altitude 60,000 ft), loitering munitions, AI-enabled targeting, drones for NBC detection and artillery guidance.
- Electronic Warfare: adaptive jamming systems, electronic denial bubbles (15 km radius) to counter hostile drone swarms.
CBRN Defence: radiation detection tools, mobile decontamination units, and unmanned ground vehicles for reconnaissance.