COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi outlined a three-phase transformation plan to 2047: Phase 1 (to 2032) for accelerated transition; Phase 2 (to 2037) for consolidation; Phase 3 (to 2047) for “future-ready” force design. Key “springboards”: (1) Atmanirbharta (self-reliance via indigenisation, e.g., defence manufacturing surge); (2) Anusandhan (accelerated innovations in AI, cyber, quantum via IDEX/ADITI); (3) Anukulan (ecosystem adaptation); (4) Ekikaran (military-civil fusion with academia/industry). He predicted “enterprise-scale impact” in autonomous systems by 2030, citing Operation Sindoor’s success in multi-domain ops. Whispers suggest this could lead to 10-15% faster promotion tracks for tech-savvy officers.