Rajnath Singh releases ‘Raksha’ framework for defence diplomacy over next decade
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled 'Raksha', a 10-year strategic framework for India's defence diplomacy. The policy focuses on strengthening global partnerships, promoting indigenous defence exports, and enhancing maritime security in the Indian Ocean.
Why it matters
This document signals a shift toward a more proactive and self-reliant Indian defence posture on the global stage.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released ‘Raksha’, a comprehensive strategic framework outlining India’s roadmap and vision for defence diplomacy and global defence partnerships over the next 10 years on Thursday (December 3, 2026).
The document seeks to strengthen India’s strategic engagement with friendly nations by aligning national security objectives with proactive international cooperation. It lays down an actionable vision aimed at promoting long-term stability, strengthening partnerships, and advancing India’s role in an evolving global security environment.
The strategic blueprint identifies several key pillars, including deepening bilateral and multilateral defence partnerships, expanding joint military exercises, training programmes, and enhancing capacity-building initiatives with friendly countries.
A major focus of the framework is also on promoting indigenous defence exports under the Make-in-India initiative. The document seeks to position India as a reliable global defence manufacturing partner by expanding international cooperation around indigenously developed defence platforms and technologies.
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