RAKSHA: India’s Defence Diplomacy Framework

On 3th September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released RAKSHA framework, outlining India’s strategic vision for global defence partnerships over the next decade.

Key Points

Strategic Roadmap: RAKSHA provides a 10-year framework for India’s defence diplomacy.
Strategic Partnerships: It seeks deeper bilateral and multilateral security cooperation with partner countries.
Capacity Building: Joint exercises, training programmes and best-practice sharing will strengthen partner capabilities.
Defence Exports: The framework promotes indigenous defence platforms under the Make-in-India initiative.
Manufacturing Hub: India aims to become a reliable global defence manufacturing and export hub.
Maritime Security: RAKSHA strengthens India’s role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder.
Indian Ocean Region: The framework prioritises enhanced maritime security cooperation across the region.