RAKSHA Framework to Guide India’s Defence Diplomacy

On 3rd September 2026, Defence Minister released RAKSHA, a 10-year framework to strengthen India’s defence diplomacy and strategic partnerships.

What is RAKSHA?

  • RAKSHA is a strategic framework for guiding India’s defence diplomacy over the next decade.
  • Objective: It seeks to align defence diplomacy with India’s foreign policy, economic interests and national security objectives.
  • Approach: It focuses on long-term, outcome-oriented defence partnerships rather than only ceremonial military engagements.
  • Scope: The framework covers military cooperation, capacity building, defence industry, exports and regional security.

What are the Key Focus Areas of RAKSHA?

  • Military Cooperation: Expanding joint training, military education, exercises, professional exchanges and institutional partnerships.
  • Defence Industry: ....
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