Defence Policy

Why it matters

• It serves as a primary instrument of statecraft to deter external aggression and manage regional security dynamics.
• It guides the allocation of fiscal resources toward military modernization, indigenous manufacturing, and technological self-reliance.
• It defines the institutional relationship between civilian oversight and military command structures to ensure democratic accountability.
• It facilitates international cooperation through strategic partnerships, intelligence sharing, and collective security arrangements.

How it is asked

Focus on the evolution of self-reliance in defence production, the role of civil-military coordination in national security architecture, and the strategic shift from border management to integrated theatre command structures.