India Releases 10-Year Defence Diplomacy Roadmap
What Happened
On September 3, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the Raksha Document, a 10-year roadmap outlining India’s defence diplomacy priorities. The plan emphasizes strengthening military-to-military cooperation, expanding strategic partnerships, and enhancing India’s role in regional and global security dialogues. The document was released at an official event in New Delhi and is intended to guide defence outreach until 2036.
Key Takeaways
The roadmap signals India’s intent to institutionalize defence diplomacy, ensuring continuity in strategic partnerships and projecting long-term stability in its global military engagements.