New Delhi (thestates) | Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released ‘RAKSHA’ document on defence diplomacy in New Delhi on September 03, 2026. This comprehensive framework outlines India’s strategic roadmap and vision for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.
The document marks a shift in India’s strategic engagement, aligning national security objectives with proactive global cooperation, fostering long-term stability and mutual growth. Key pillars highlighted in the strategic blueprint include:
- Strategic Partnerships: Deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation
- Capacity Building: Enhancing joint military exercises, training programmes, and sharing best practices with friendly nations
- Indigenous Exports: Promoting Make-in-India defence platforms to establish the nation as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub
- Maritime security: Strengthening India’s role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region
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. (s-pib)
