New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released a defence diplomacy roadmap, outlining a 10-year plan for India centred on aligning national security objectives with global cooperation. The 'Raksha' document on defence diplomacy marks a shift in India's strategic engagement, officials said, adding that it will focus on fostering long-term stability and mutual growth with global partners.Also Read: Build surge capacity, become global giants: Rajnath to defence PSUsThey said the blueprint focuses on deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation with key strategic partners. It also lays out a roadmap for joint capacity building with like-minded partners. "This will involve enhancing joint military exercises, training programmes and sharing best practices with friendly nations," an official said.A key pillar of the roadmap is promoting exports of indigenous platforms and establishing India as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub. Strengthening India's role as a net security provider and first responder in the Indian Ocean Region is another key aspect of the blueprint."As defence diplomacy is a core pillar of India's foreign policy, this document provides a clear, actionable vision for the next decade, ensuring that India remains an anchor of peace, stability and rule-based order in an evolving global landscape," an official release said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils 10-year defence diplomacy roadmap
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a ten-year defence diplomacy roadmap. This strategic plan aligns national security objectives with global cooperation efforts. The blueprint focuses on deepening security ties with key strategic partners worldwide. It also aims to promote indigenous defence exports and manufacturing capabilities. India will strengthen its role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.








