Rupal Kalebere

Rupal Kalebere is the Head of Strategic and Policy Affairs at Sagar Defence Engineering, a vertically integrated Indian deeptech technology company developing systems for maritime and strategic applications. In her role, she works at the intersection of defence policies, strategic affairs, and industry engagement.

Rupal holds a Master’s degree from the International University of Japan. Her time in Japan continues to inform her engagement with India–Japan strategic relations and the wider Indo-Pacific. She has also been associated with Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) Tokyo and has contributed to initiatives advancing dialogue on foreign policy and strategic affairs.

Alongside her professional work, Rupal writes on defence and strategic affairs. Her publications span India’s defence policy, maritime security, emerging technologies, the Indo-Pacific, and India–Japan strategic relations.

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