Defence Minister unveils ‘RAKSHA’ defence diplomacy document

Why in News?
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the ‘RAKSHA’ document on September 3, 2026, in New Delhi, outlining India’s strategic roadmap for defence diplomacy over the next 10 years.

Key Points

• Purpose: Provides a long-term framework to align India’s national security objectives with global defence cooperation.
• Time horizon: Strategic vision for the next decade.
• Four major pillars:
  1. Strategic Partnerships – Deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation.
  2. Capacity Building – Expanding joint military exercises, training and exchange of best practices.
  3. Indigenous Defence Exports – Promoting Make in India defence platforms and establishing India as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub.
  4. Maritime Security – Strengthening India’s role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Significance

• As defence diplomacy is a core pillar of India’s foreign policy, this document provides a clear, actionable vision for the next decade, ensuring that India remains an anchor of peace, stability, and rule-based order in an evolving global landscape.

Source: PIB

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