Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026: Rajnath Singh Calls for Defence Self-Reliance

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The Union Defence Minister recently addressed the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026, organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), in New Delhi recently.

About Delhi Defence Dialogue (DDD)

• It is a flagship platform of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) for addressing the multifaceted challenges of defence and security in India. 
• Organised annually, the DDD brings together government officials, military leaders, defence experts, industry representatives, and international delegates to engage in constructive dialogue and exchange ideas. 
• The inaugural edition of the DDD was held in 2024.
• The platform is designed to discuss the evolving landscape of international security and defence strategies, with a focus on India’s defence. 
• DDD serves as a critical forum for addressing the need for a robust defence strategy that not only addresses immediate threats but also anticipates future challenges. 
• DDD 2026:
  • It is the third edition of the dialogue.
  • Location: New Delhi
  • Theme: “Defence Reforms, Aatmanirbharta, Collaborations and Exports” 

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Key Facts about Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses 

• It is a non-partisan, autonomous body dedicated to objective research and policy-relevant studies on all aspects of defence, security, and international relations. 
• MP-IDSA was established as a registered society in New Delhi on November 11, 1965.  
• Its mission is to promote national and international security through the generation and dissemination of knowledge on defence and security-related issues. 
• It has a well-qualified multidisciplinary research faculty drawn from academia, defence forces, and the civil services, representing a diversity of views.  
• The Institute conducts several national and international conferences every year and regularly holds round tables and workshops on important developments. 
• MP-IDSA provides annual training programmes to civilian and military officers of the Government of India. 
• Funding: MP-IDSA is funded by the Indian Ministry of Defence. It functions autonomously.

News: NIA