‘RAKSHA’ Framework for Defence Diplomacy Roadmap to 2035
The Defence Minister releases ‘RAKSHA’, a comprehensive strategic framework outlining India’s roadmap and vision for defence diplomacy and global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.
‘RAKSHA’ Framework for Defence Diplomacy:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Strategic alignment | It provides for aligning national security objectives with proactive international cooperation for strategic engagement with friendly nations. |
| Core thrust | It provides for promoting long-term stability, strengthening partnerships, and advancing India’s role in an evolving global security environment. |
| Key pillars | Key pillars comprise: Strategic Partnerships (deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation); Capacity Building (enhancing joint military exercises, training programmes, and sharing best practices with friendly nations); Indigenous Exports (promoting Make-in-India defence platforms to establish the nation as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub); Maritime security (strengthening India’s role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region). |