The Indian Air Force (IAF) has revealed its comprehensive and transformative 2047 roadmap emphasizing indigenous growth, robust research and development funding, and modernization to establish strategic superiority amid rising regional threats from China and Pakistan. Announced by Chief Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh ahead of the 93rd Air Force Day on October 8, 2025, the plan aims to expand the combat fleet to 1,000-1,200 fighter aircraft, increasing squadron strength to about 60. Core platforms include the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, advanced variants of Tejas, and the fifth-generation stealth Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), with production expected to scale in the coming decades. The roadmap strives for full self-reliance by 2047, targeting the entire inventory—including aircraft, weapons, radars, and engines—to be developed and maintained domestically under the “Make in India” and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Efforts to overcome critical challenges in aero engine and advanced radar development, such as the AESA Ashwini radar, are underway, backed by significant government funding. Beyond air power, the IAF envisions evolving into an Indian Air and Space Force, integrating space-based surveillance, navigation, and artificial intelligence to enhance operational capabilities. The plan also balances manned fighter jets with unmanned combat drones, focusing on futuristic warfare domains. Strong private and public sector collaboration, strategic partnerships, and continued R&D investment are prioritized to retain technological edge, operational readiness, and national defense autonomy by India’s centenary of independence in 2047.