Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri unveils ‘RAKSHA’ defence diplomacy document outlining India’s strategic roadmap & vision for global partnerships over next 10 years
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document in New Delhi on September 03, 2026. The 10-year strategic roadmap outlines India's vision for global defence partnerships, aligning national security objectives with proactive international cooperation. The framework focuses on key pillars such as deepening strategic partnerships through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation, enhancing capacity building via joint military exercises and training, promoting indigenous Make-in-India defence exports, and strengthening maritime security to establish India as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region.