Why in news
- Ministry of Defence released 'RAKSHA', a comprehensive 10-year strategic roadmap outlining India's vision for global defence partnerships.
What is the 'RAKSHA' framework?
- A 10-year strategic document defining India's operational roadmap for military cooperation, defence exports, and regional security initiatives.
Key strategic priorities
- Integrates national security goals with structured bilateral and multilateral defence engagements across strategic regions.
- Promotes defence industrial cooperation and capacity building to position India as a key defence exporter and net security provider.
Why it matters
- Institutionalizes defence diplomacy as a core component of Indian foreign policy and maritime domain awareness.
Key terms
Defence Diplomacy
The strategic application of military resources, training, joint exercises, and equipment exports to advance diplomatic relations.
Net Security Provider
A state that actively contributes to regional security, maritime safety, and crisis response beyond its immediate borders.
Prelims facts
- 'RAKSHA' serves as India's 10-year strategic blueprint for foreign defence partnerships and military cooperation.
Mains discussion
- Role of defence diplomacy in reinforcing strategic autonomy and enhancing India's security stature in the Indo-Pacific.
Source: PIB