Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025)
Context: India has set out an ambitious plan to reinforce its nuclear deterrence and expand drone warfare capabilities under the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025)
Overview
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Nature: A 15-year blueprint for India’s military preparedness.
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Aim: Strengthen nuclear deterrence and expand drone warfare capabilities.
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Strategic Shift: Towards integrated deterrence — blending nuclear resilience, electronic warfare, and unmanned platforms.
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Alignment: Consistent with the government’s self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) push in defence production.
Nuclear Deterrence Strengthening
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Focus: Sustaining credible nuclear deterrence through:
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Survivability systems.
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Advanced delivery platforms (no mention of specific warhead tech).
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Future acquisitions:
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Nuclear command-and-control infrastructure.
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Radiation detection tools.
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Mobile decontamination units.
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Unmanned ground vehicles for CBRN reconnaissance.
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Objective: Enhanced resilience against nuclear/chemical fallout.
Drone Warfare Capabilities
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Stealth Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs):
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Range up to 1,500 km.
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Operating altitude 60,000 ft.
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Payloads: Electronic warfare systems, CBRN detection equipment, artillery guidance.
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Loitering Munitions (Suicide Drones):
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AI-enabled precision targeting.
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Reusable warhead systems.
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Integrated Surveillance & Targeting Drones:
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To enhance mechanised forces’ battlefield capabilities.
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Counter-Drone Strategy
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Threat: Hostile drone swarms.
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Countermeasures:
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Adaptive jamming systems.
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Electronic denial bubbles (radius 15 km) to neutralise swarm attacks.
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Strategic Importance
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Marks transition from traditional deterrence to multi-domain deterrence.
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Integrates nuclear, electronic, and unmanned systems for future warfare.
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Strengthens India’s defence self-reliance, reducing foreign dependency.
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Positions India to deal with next-gen threats in regional and global security environments.