Newly appointed Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth presents a “VIJAY” framework aimed at making the Indian Army technology-enabled and future-ready. Multiple outlets report that the vision is built around Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness, Atmanirbharta and soldier-focused priorities, with some sources also highlighting “Yodha First” as part of the approach. Seth says the Army is already combat-ready and outlines continued modernization as part of a shift toward operations across multiple domains. The roadmap is described as aligning with broader government defence themes associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “JAI,” including jointness and innovation, and a focus on self-reliance. According to the reports, the “VIJAY” effort involves doctrinal changes and technology enablement to improve readiness for future conflicts in a fast-changing security environment. Outlets also note that Seth emphasizes soldier welfare alongside technological and structural reforms, and frames the initiative as the next step following the Army’s ongoing transformation efforts.