In Russian S-400s vs American SAMs, India’s Fundamental Problem Persists
2 years, 11 months ago

In Russian S-400s vs American SAMs, India’s Fundamental Problem Persists

News 18  

The possibility of American sanctions in the form of the Counter America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act loom large over India’s decision to purchase the S-400 Surface-to-Air Missiles Triumf from the Russian Federation. Notwithstanding the current optimism about the prospect of a waiver, there are much deeper problems that are likely to impact ties between Washington and New Delhi due to India’s dependence on Russian military hardware. For now, India will get away with a waiver, however, there are more fundamental problems besetting India whether New Delhi sources capabilities to counter China and Pakistan from Russia or the US. Admittedly, in the area of missile development, India has had success in air-to-air missiles such as the Astra, Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch Systems including its enhanced variants, a range of ballistic missile ranging from the Prithvi Short Range Ballistic Missiles to the AGNI series of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, the K-4 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile, the latest Pralay SRBM and geared for conventional missions, and the Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo. In the Indian Air Force inventory, there are short-range SAMs such as the Akash NG and a vertical launch short range SAM for integration on board the Indian Navy surface vessels, which notwithstanding the DRDO’s claims may still be subject to additional testing before deployment in not just countering China and Pakistan, but equally one that weans India’s reliance on oversees suppliers such as Russia.

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India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon
5 days, 1 hour ago

India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. It is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, both as it relates to defence industrial base cooperation as well as operational cooperation …

Is India profiting from Russia-Ukraine War?
1 week, 2 days ago

Is India profiting from Russia-Ukraine War?

India Today  

What’s driving the fiercest battles across the globe? From the brutal trenches of Ukraine to NATO’s growing defence requirements, the artillery boom is reshaping the global defence landscape—and India is positioning itself at its very centre. Estonia’s Strategic Partnership with India Estonia, a NATO member that consistently meets its 2% defence spending target, is emerging as a key ally in …

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Navigating defence alliances: A look at India's military ties with US and Russia

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Russia is a testament to India's enduring military partnership with Moscow. INDIA'S DEFENCE TIES WITH THE US India’s defence ties with the US gained momentum after the 2005 Civil Nuclear Agreement, with the relationship evolving through agreements like Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement, Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement, and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement. …

INS Arighat's K-4 missile test: A giant leap in India’s naval defence
3 weeks, 3 days ago

INS Arighat's K-4 missile test: A giant leap in India’s naval defence

Firstpost  

India’s successful test of the K-4 missile from INS Arighaat has solidified its position as a critical player in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean The missile, capable of striking targets up to 3,500 kilometres away, significantly enhances India's nuclear triad, which comprises land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, air-launched weapons, and now, sea-based SLBMs. INS Arighaat India’s successful test of its newly …

India faces further delay in getting final S-400 Russian air defence system
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1 month, 1 week ago

India faces further delay in getting final S-400 Russian air defence system

India Today  

India is bracing for a longer-than-anticipated wait for the remaining two units of the Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system. The procurement of the S-400 air defence system, widely regarded as one of the most advanced in the world, was finalised in 2018 when India and Russia signed a $5.43 billion deal for five units. The induction of these units …

India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems
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1 month, 1 week ago

India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Russia’s main armaments export firm and an Indian state-run defence company have signed an agreement to cooperate on jointly developing variants of the Pantsir air defence missile and gun system, a move aimed at bolstering the country’s air defence capabilities. Russia continues to be the main supplier of defence hardware to India, accounting for close to 60% of …

India signs deal with Russia for advanced Pantsir variants to boost air defence
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India signs deal with Russia for advanced Pantsir variants to boost air defence

India Today  

Aimed at bolstering India's defence capabilities, Bharat Dynamics Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia's state-owned arms exporter, Rosoboronexport to facilitate cooperation for variants of the advanced Pantsir air defence missile-gun system. This partnership underscores the continued defence collaboration between India and Russia, focusing on enhancing India's air defence capabilities amid evolving regional security challenges. CAPABILITIES OF PANTSIR …

Israeli Strikes on Iran Challenge the Credibility of Russian Air Defense Systems
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli Strikes on Iran Challenge the Credibility of Russian Air Defense Systems

Firstpost  

Israeli strikes on Iran challenge the credibility of Russian air defense systems. The successful attacks on Iranian missile manufacturing sites and military sites revealed serious weaknesses in the S-300 defense system, highlighting the challenges faced by Russia in maintaining its standing in the global arms market.

New grammar of India-US relations
3 months ago

New grammar of India-US relations

Hindustan Times  

“Will Biden continue to double down on India?” was the refrain amongst experts and officials as Joseph Biden began his tenure as the 46th President of the United States. FILE - President Joe Biden speaks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, June 22, 2023. The …

India plays opportunistic game in US: China Daily editorial
4 months ago

India plays opportunistic game in US: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his hosts in Kyiv on Friday, one month after his visit to Moscow, he was committed to playing a personal role in trying to mediate in the over-2-year-old conflict between Ukraine and Russia, urging both sides "to sit together and look for ways to come out of this crisis". Speaking to a gathering of Indian-Americans …

PM Modi’s Russia visit: Unpacking the layers of a complex relationship
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi’s Russia visit: Unpacking the layers of a complex relationship

Firstpost  

India’s objectives extend beyond merely securing bargain prices for oil, fertiliser, and weapons. The aim is to forge deeper partnerships, particularly in defence technology transfers, building on the success of the BrahMos missile Russia's President Vladimir Putin talks to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi before awarding him the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called at the Kremlin in …

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.

The Hindu  

India will continue to be a strategic partner for the U.S. despite concerns over its ties with Russia, the Biden Administration has said. On the other hand, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference that the US has been quite clear about its "concerns about India's relationship with Russia." India has been stoutly defending …

What lies behind arms talks between India’s Modi and Russia’s Putin?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What lies behind arms talks between India’s Modi and Russia’s Putin?

Al Jazeera  

Russia and India have a long history of collaborating on defence. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, is making his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine to discuss issues that include defence and weapons deals. The support would be practical but would stop short of India publicly backing Russia’s war effort. A day before Modi left for Moscow …

A layered relationship
1 year, 1 month ago

A layered relationship

Hindustan Times  

The India-US 2+2 dialogue of defence and foreign ministers last week was an opportunity to take stock of a partnership that is growing closer and stronger amid serious geopolitical challenges arising from the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. There is no doubt that the growing assertiveness of China is the most important factor that has brought the two sides …

India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality
1 year, 1 month ago

India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality

Live Mint  

For aviation enthusiasts, the Cold War was perhaps the most interesting time to be alive, given the myriad fourth-generation aircraft being launched in quick succession. India’s recent decision to upgrade its Russian SU30 MKI fleet to ‘Super Sukhoi’ status, boasting a variety of global technologies, reveals the country’s determination to retain sovereign control of its air defence hardware. After the …

Russia inks deal with India to supply and co-produce Igla anti-aircraft missiles with Indian private company
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia inks deal with India to supply and co-produce Igla anti-aircraft missiles with Indian private company

India TV News  

In a major development, India and Russia signed a contract to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to New Delhi-- nearly eight months after Moscow officials anticipated that a key contract on the supply and licensed production of Igla-S man-portable air defence systems in India will be inked. Key details about the procurement Notably, the Indian Army which had long been …

US in active talks with India over producing military systems: Pentagon
1 year, 3 months ago

US in active talks with India over producing military systems: Pentagon

Business Standard  

The United States is in active talks with the Indian government to look at producing military systems in areas related to ISR and ground-based conventional warfare, a senior Pentagon official said. "We are in active talks with the Indian government to look at producing military systems in areas related to ISR, and then of course ground-based conventional warfare. Indian-American Iyer …

India And Russia: Time-Tested Strategic Relationship Navigating Uncertain Waters
1 year, 3 months ago

India And Russia: Time-Tested Strategic Relationship Navigating Uncertain Waters

ABP News  

Six is a unique number in relations between India and Russia! President Putin visited India in October 2000, when India and Russia signed the declaration of “Strategic Partnership”, enhancing levels of cooperation in “almost all areas of the bilateral relationship” viz political, security, defence, trade and economy, science and technology, and culture. While India is in the process of resolving …

'S-400 will be delivered on time', says Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov
1 year, 3 months ago

'S-400 will be delivered on time', says Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov

Firstpost  

Alipov also mentioned the India-Russia nuclear ties and added that defence cooperation is very much extended and comprehensive Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov said that the delivery of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system to India is going on track and it will be delivered as per the scheduled time. He said, “As far as the S-400 deliveries are concerned, …

Russia supplying S-400 air defence systems to India on schedule: defence official
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia supplying S-400 air defence systems to India on schedule: defence official

The Hindu  

Russia will deliver an order of S-400 anti-aircraft systems to India within the agreed timeframe, Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian defence export official on Monday as saying. India is the world's biggest arms importer and still mostly uses Russian technology for traditional arms, but officials in New Delhi have expressed concern that Russia's war in Ukraine could delay …

Strategic high: The Hindu Editorial on India-U.S. ties and strategic cooperation
1 year, 5 months ago

Strategic high: The Hindu Editorial on India-U.S. ties and strategic cooperation

The Hindu  

The just concluded state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States is undoubtedly a new gambit by both sides to propel their strategic cooperation to an unprecedented level, while staying short of turning treaty allies. The announcement for potential joint manufacture of General Electric Aerospace’s F414 engines in India by GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to power …

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia

Live Mint  

India is expected to purchase state-of-the-art U.S. drones and jointly produce jet-fighter engines in a multibillion-dollar deal designed to wean New Delhi off arms purchases from Russia. Biden and Modi are expected to announce a series of agreements on technology, supply chains and clean energy, senior administration officials said, as part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to …

U.S. remains deeply confident in India's diversification of defence equipment, says Pentagon’s Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. remains deeply confident in India's diversification of defence equipment, says Pentagon’s Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh

The Hindu  

The U.S. remains deeply confident in India's diversification of military equipment and believes that Washington's proposal for industrial cooperation will further integrate the defence industries of the two countries, the Pentagon has said. Pentagon’s Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters at a news conference on June 20, that the U.S. encourages all its partners and allies to avoid transactions …

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties

The Hindu  

Over the last few years, there has been incredible momentum in U.S.-India ties, driven primarily by their defence relationship. Furthermore, new areas in defence space exchanges have been identified based on the cooperation between the U.S. Space Command and India’s Defence Space Agency. India’s ‘Major Defence Partner’ status along with the four foundational agreements signed with the U.S. now allow …

Dedicated rocket forces: Options and challenges for India
1 year, 7 months ago

Dedicated rocket forces: Options and challenges for India

Firstpost  

As per its defence strategy and doctrinal positions, China is expected to extensively use its rocket forces during the initial days of the conflict. Till now, India’s ballistic missiles were meant to carry nuclear warheads as part of the minimum credible deterrence strategy. According to Pentagon estimates, this includes 1,200 conventionally armed short-range ballistic missiles, 200 to 300 conventional medium-range …

India facing ‘serious challenge’ preventing drone-driven cross-border supply of illicit weapons: Ambassador Kamboj at UNSC
1 year, 8 months ago

India facing ‘serious challenge’ preventing drone-driven cross-border supply of illicit weapons: Ambassador Kamboj at UNSC

The Hindu  

India is facing a “serious challenge" of cross-border supply of illicit weapons using drones, which cannot be possible without active support from State authorities, New Delhi’s envoy said in an apparent reference to Pakistan. Speaking at the UN Security Council's open debate on ‘Threats to International Peace and Security: Risks Stemming from Violations of Agreements Regulating the Exports of Weapons …

Russia unable to honour its arms delivery commitments to India due to Ukraine war: IAF reveals
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia unable to honour its arms delivery commitments to India due to Ukraine war: IAF reveals

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force, for the first time, has acknowledged that the arms delivery from Russia is delayed due to the ongoing war with Ukraine. The matter came to light after an that due to the Ukraine war a “major delivery” from Moscow “is not going to take place.” "As far as projection is concerned, our projection last year was …

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35

News 18  

Amid the Ukraine-Russia war, India facing clashes with China at LAC, and tensions with Pakistan, the US seems to be growing ties with India as it lands with the biggest delegation and newest fifth-generation F-35 fighters at the Aero India 2023 show in Bengaluru. According to its, “Russia was the largest supplier of major arms to India in both 2012–16 …

U.S. partnering with India to enable it play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific: senior Pentagon official
2 years, 1 month ago

U.S. partnering with India to enable it play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific: senior Pentagon official

The Hindu  

The U.S. wants to make sure that it is partnering with India in its defence modernisation plans and to better enable it to play a "broader stabilising role" in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, according to a senior Pentagon official. “As India is taking a look at how it accelerates its own defence modernisation, in order to expand the role that …

India has ‘substantial inventory’ of Russian weapons, S Jaishankar explains why
2 years, 2 months ago

India has ‘substantial inventory’ of Russian weapons, S Jaishankar explains why

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar, unlike his recent predecessors is well known for his straightforward and unambiguous comments, often free from diplomatic sugarcoat. On Monday, in a veiled reference to Pakistan he said that, India has a substantial inventory of Soviet and Russian-origin weapons because the Western countries opted a military dictatorship in the region as its "preferred partner" and …

Russian imports | West did not supply weapons to India for decades: Jaishankar
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian imports | West did not supply weapons to India for decades: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

India has a substantial inventory of Soviet and Russian-origin weapons because the Western countries opted a military dictatorship in the region as its preferred partner and did not supply weapons to New Delhi for decades, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on October 10, in an apparent reference to Pakistan. During a joint press meet with his Australian counterpart Penny …

India will get 3rd squadron of S-400 by November
2 years, 2 months ago

India will get 3rd squadron of S-400 by November

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India is expecting shipments for the third operational squadron of air defence system S-400 to start arriving from Russia next month. The S-400, one of the most advanced air defence missile systems, which can bring down enemy fighter jets, UAVs and incoming missiles at a distance of up to 400 km, is crucial for India now due to …

Dependence on Russian defence equipment not lack of trying on India's part: Jaishankar
2 years, 2 months ago

Dependence on Russian defence equipment not lack of trying on India's part: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

India's dependence on Russian defence equipment and the strong defence ties with Moscow is not because New Delhi did not approach the U.S. to get those from the United States, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Sunday. "One of the changes in our relationships has actually been the defence cooperation which has really come about in this current form maybe …

Long-term proposition for India to reorient foreign policy away from Russia, says U.S.
2 years, 4 months ago

Long-term proposition for India to reorient foreign policy away from Russia, says U.S.

The Hindu  

It is going to be a long-term proposition for India — which has a decades-old relationship with Moscow — to reorient its foreign policy away from Russia, the U.S. has said, insisting that re-aligning one’s approach is not like flipping a light switch. When asked about India increasing its imports of Russian oil and fertilisers and potentially buying the Russian …

Explained | Strains on India-Russia defence cooperation
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Strains on India-Russia defence cooperation

The Hindu  

The story so far: As the war in Ukraine stretches over four months with no end in sight, it has given rise to apprehensions on Russia’s ability to adhere to timely deliveries of spares and hardware. Responding to questions on this issue in early May, Army Chief Manoj Pande acknowledged the Army’s dependency on certain weapon systems specially in the …

India, the world’s biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers
2 years, 7 months ago

India, the world’s biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers

Live Mint  

India is looking to domestic firms and eastern European nations for military gear and ammunition, as the world's biggest buyer of Russian arms seeks alternative suppliers at a time when Moscow is fighting a war with Ukraine and facing sanctions. New Delhi has long talked of diversifying the suppliers to its huge armed forces, and even making more equipment at …

India-U.S. strategic partnership important for global security: Rajnath
2 years, 8 months ago

India-U.S. strategic partnership important for global security: Rajnath

The Hindu  

When seen from the perspective of strategic convergence, India and the United States share a commitment to democracy, pluralism and the rule of law, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, while underscoring that the India-U.S. “comprehensive global strategic partnership” is of “critical importance” for international peace, stability and prosperity. “It is our ‘whole of government’ approach to ensure availability …

Russia opens weapons’ bazaar for India’s needs
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia opens weapons’ bazaar for India’s needs

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Russia can give India any defence platform and weaponry it wants, the country’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Speaking to an Indian TV channel, he also termed the transfer of defence technology to India as “unprecedented” among the foreign nations that India has ties with. He also hailed India’s external affairs minister S. Jaishankar as a …

the india us 22 tango | the view from india
2 years, 8 months ago

the india us 22 tango | the view from india

The Hindu  

This article forms a part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. Last week saw high-level, intense meetings between India and the United States as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden held a surprise virtual summit, just before talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and their …

Russia supplies S-400 to India amid warfare
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia supplies S-400 to India amid warfare

Hindustan Times  

Russia has begun fresh deliveries of S-400 Triumf air defence systems that will constitute the Indian Air Force’s second squadron of the weapon amid the ongoing Ukraine war and Washington’s attempts to wean India away from its dependence on Russian military hardware, two senior government officials familiar with the development said on Friday, asking not to be named. India ordered …

India gets S-400 training equipment
2 years, 8 months ago

India gets S-400 training equipment

The Hindu  

There is a delay in the delivery of the second regiment of S-400 from Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. However some training equipment and simulators arrived in India, official sources confirmed. Last December, India took delivery of the first S-400 regiment, five of which were contracted from Russia under a $5.43 bn deal signed in October 2018. …

Ukraine war, defence ties, Indo-pacific: Focus at India-US 2+2 talks| 10 points
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine war, defence ties, Indo-pacific: Focus at India-US 2+2 talks| 10 points

Hindustan Times  

India and the United States discussed a wide array of issues at the 2+2 ministerial dialogue that was held on Monday in Washington. The war in Ukraine, now in its seventh week, defence cooperation and several other aspects that are at the heart of the bilateral ties emerged as the focus at the talks that come as the world grapples …

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia
2 years, 8 months ago

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India on Thursday said it would ramp up its production of military equipment, including helicopters, tank engines, missiles and airborne early warning systems, to offset any potential shortfall from its main supplier Russia. “Our objective is to develop India as a defense manufacturing hub,” Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said Thursday while releasing a list of military equipment …

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia
2 years, 8 months ago

India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Our objective is to develop …

Ukraine war lessons: India's defence capabilities need a fine mix of aatmanirbharta and global support
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine war lessons: India's defence capabilities need a fine mix of aatmanirbharta and global support

Firstpost  

One key lesson from the Ukraine crisis is that at the end, one has to actually depend on one’s own defence capabilities. With the original Quad not very active on military support for members, Bennet’s visit to India will remain very crucial on defining the roadmap for bilateral as well as multilateral ties, especially in a situation when India still …

‘With Us or Against Us’ is Outdated, the Quad Will Benefit from India-Russia Ties
2 years, 9 months ago

‘With Us or Against Us’ is Outdated, the Quad Will Benefit from India-Russia Ties

News 18  

The US and EU’s sanctions on Russia for its military action in Ukraine have made India assert its strategic autonomy. President Biden touched on the topic, claiming India’s response to the sanctions has been “shaky.” Despite this, India continued to work towards its energy security by engaging with Russia while it also held multilateral and bilateral meetings with Quad members. …

IAF to employ ‘direct tactical planning’ for S-400
2 years, 9 months ago

IAF to employ ‘direct tactical planning’ for S-400

The Hindu  

While China too possesses the S-400 Triumf long range air defence system, currently being inducted by India, and remains a potent weapon for them, countering them will be for the Indian Air Force based on “direct tactical planning”, an IAF representative informed the parliamentary standing committee on defence. That will be a direct tactical planning,” an Air Force representative briefed …

Lessons from a war: For India, finding aatmanirbhar alternatives to foreign equipment is need of the hour
2 years, 9 months ago

Lessons from a war: For India, finding aatmanirbhar alternatives to foreign equipment is need of the hour

Firstpost  

India is walking a geopolitical tightrope ever since it abstained thrice from voting in the United Nations [UN> against Russian aggression. The other aspect is that many spares for warships, aircraft and other weapons are procured not only from Russia but also from Ukraine and other erstwhile Warsaw Pact countries. It is time to unfix ourselves by reducing dependence on …

‘Russia tilt’ essential to India’s strategic security
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Russia tilt’ essential to India’s strategic security

Al Jazeera  

India could do more to help resolve the Ukraine conflict, despite its reliance on Russia for weapons and diplomacy with China. India’s reliance on Russian military and strategic equipment is “huge”, said retired Lieutenant General Deependra Singh Hooda, former commander of India’s northern army. “I mean, 60-70 percent of the equipment is Russian,” he said, listing air force fighters and …

Will Russia-Ukraine war impact India's defence imports? Delivery of orders worth $9 billion still pending
2 years, 9 months ago

Will Russia-Ukraine war impact India's defence imports? Delivery of orders worth $9 billion still pending

India Today  

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has emerged as one of the greatest challenges facing the world. “The overall decrease in Russia’s arms exports from 2011-15 and 2016-20 was almost entirely attributable to a 53 per cent drop in its arms exports to India,” read the report. The ensuing deliveries will probably lead to an increase in Russian arms exports in the coming …

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