India unveils 10-year ‘RAKSHA’ roadmap to expand global defence & security ties
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled the 'RAKSHA' roadmap, a 10-year strategic framework for the country's defence diplomacy. The plan focuses on four pillars: strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous defence exports, and maritime security.
Why it matters
This document signals India's intent to transition from a defence importer to a global security provider and manufacturing hub over the next decade.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the ‘RAKSHA’ document on defence diplomacy, outlining India's strategic roadmap and vision for expanding global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.The document, unveiled at a special event in New Delhi, lays out a framework aimed at aligning India's national security objectives with proactive international cooperation, according to the ministry of defence.The strategic blueprint focuses on deepening bilateral and multilateral security ties, building capacity with friendly countries, promoting indigenous defence exports and strengthening maritime security.Four key pillars of India's defence diplomacy roadmapThe ‘RAKSHA’ framework is built around four key pillars:Strategic partnerships: Deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation.Capacity building: Expanding joint military exercises, training programmes and the sharing of best practices with friendly nations.Indigenous exports: Promoting Make-in-India defence platforms to position India as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub.Maritime security: Strengthening India's role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian…
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