Defence Policies & strategies in India: a Review

Abstract

The idea of security is considered the most crucial component of every nation's foreign policy since it serves as the initial assurance of a state's international behaviour. As a result, it takes centre stage among foreign policy goals. In this sense, a country's viewpoint on matters vital to its survival and continuity is depicted more comprehensively and accurately by the word "security policy" than by the term "defence policy." Any nation or organization that wishes to safeguard its citizens, resources, and interests against a variety of dangers and threats must have security and defence policies. These policies, which can be general or particular, address a variety of topics, including disaster response, cyber security, intelligence collection, and military readiness. Governments create and carry out security and defence policies, but a variety of other parties are also involved, such as the military, intelligence services, law enforcement, and civil society. India prioritizes self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) in its defence plans and activities by boosting domestic manufacturing and enacting reforms in procurement, R&D, and foreign investment. The present article will focus on reviewing Defence strategies and polices in India. For a nation like India, which is about to become a new powerhouse and has numerous national security concerns, it is critical that our security requirements and national interests be clearly stated. The scope of the issues that our security organizations would face if national interests were to be protected or secured would be made clear by a rational evaluation of those interests. Indian defence strategy will change according to the neighbouring boarder countries policies.