News: Defence Minister launched RAKSHA, a 10-year defence diplomacy roadmap (2026–2036)à Coordinated by MoD + MEA.

4 Key Pillars

• Strategic Partnerships → deeper bilateral & multilateral security cooperation.
• Capacity Building → joint exercises, training & operational expertise.
• Indigenous Defence Exports → promote Make-in-India defence platforms.
• Maritime Security → India as Net Security Provider & First Responder in the IOR.

Strategic Significance

• Makes defence diplomacy a core element of foreign policy.
• Strengthens India’s role in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean Region.
• Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat through defence exports.
• Enhances MoD–MEA–Armed Forces coordination.