Rajnath Singh Unveils RAKSHA Defence Diplomacy Document on September 3, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 4 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'Raksha', a 10-year blueprint for India's defence diplomacy, in New Delhi on September 3, 2026.
The blueprint's key pillars include strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous exports, and maritime security.
Under strategic partnerships, India aims to deepen bilateral and multilateral security cooperation.
Under capacity building, the plan focuses on enhancing joint military exercises, training programmes, and sharing best practices with friendly nations.
The indigenous exports pillar seeks to promote Make-in-India defence platforms and establish India as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub.
The maritime security pillar aims to strengthen India's role as a net-security provider and first responder in the Indian Ocean Region.