Raksha Mantri Unveils ‘RAKSHA’ Defence Diplomacy Document Outlining India’s Strategic Roadmap & Vision for Global Partnerships Over Next 10 Years

Key Highlights:

• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled ‘RAKSHA’, a defence diplomacy document, on September 03, 2026.
• The document outlines India’s strategic roadmap and vision for global defence partnerships for the next 10 years.
• It signifies a shift towards aligning national security objectives with proactive global cooperation.
• Key pillars include Strategic Partnerships, Capacity Building, Indigenous Exports, and Maritime Security.

Detailed Insights:

• ‘RAKSHA’ aims to foster long-term stability and mutual growth through enhanced defence engagement.
• It promotes Make-in-India defence platforms to establish the nation as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub.
• The document strengthens India’s role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Defence diplomacy is identified as a core pillar of India’s foreign policy for the upcoming decade.
• The vision ensures India remains an anchor of peace, stability, and rule-based order in the evolving global landscape.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Defence Diplomacy: The use of defence resources and capabilities to achieve foreign policy objectives.
• Net Security Provider: A nation that actively contributes to regional security and stability through various means.
• Make-in-India: A government initiative to encourage companies to manufacture in India and incentivize dedicated investments.