Why India cannot afford to delink from Russia for its defence needs
2 years, 9 months ago

Why India cannot afford to delink from Russia for its defence needs

India Today  

India has a time-tested relationship with Russia since the Soviet days. According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Russia is the most important suppliers of defence equipment to India, commanding nearly two-thirds share of the latter’s total arms imports. Value of Arms Import from Russia 1991-2020 Source: Andrew S. Bowen, “Russian Arms Sales and Defense Industry” Congressional Research Service, October 14, 2021 In 1991, about 70 percent of Indian Army armaments, 80 percent of its Air Force systems and 85 percent of its Navy platforms were of Soviet origin. Indian arms suppliers since 2002 to 2019 Source: Kapil Kajal, “India's arms import embargo hits makers in Russia, US and Israel” Nikkei Asia August 14, 2020 Over the years, Indio-Russian military-technical cooperation has evolved from a ‘buyer-seller’ framework to one involving joint research, development and production of advanced defence technologies and systems. India’s export order of $375 million BrahMos to Philippines would also be affected as it is joint venture between Russian NPO Mashinostroyenia and Indian Defence Research and Development Organization.

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Is India profiting from Russia-Ukraine War?
1 week, 1 day 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 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. …

India, Russia set to sign USD 4-billion deal for advanced radar system
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India, Russia set to sign USD 4-billion deal for advanced radar system

India Today  

India is set to finalise a landmark USD 4 billion defence agreement with Russia, aimed at acquiring an advanced long-range early warning radar system that will elevate the nation’s missile detection and air defence capabilities. With its extensive detection range, the radar system will provide critical early warning of potential threats, extending India's surveillance capabilities well beyond its borders. The …

Trade on track: Russia looks up to India for train manufacturing to meet domestic demand
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trade on track: Russia looks up to India for train manufacturing to meet domestic demand

Firstpost  

Russia is seeking to invest in and expand the manufacturing of trains as well as their components in India to meet its growing domestic demand Russia eyes to deepen its trade ties with India — one of the top economies still in robust trade with the country after its President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine 36 months ago. …

India to achieve $100-billion trade with Russia well before 2030 target: Jaishankar
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1 month, 1 week ago

India to achieve $100-billion trade with Russia well before 2030 target: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

India is confident of achieving commerce worth $100 billion with Russia before the target date of 2030 though the two sides need to address constraints to ensure trade is more balanced, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. The two sides have seen “perceptible progress” in tackling challenges to trade, especially issues related to payments and logistics, but there …

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's alliance balance: After US Predator drones, stealth frigates from Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

India's alliance balance: After US Predator drones, stealth frigates from Russia

India Today  

After signing the much-awaited Rs 34,500 crore deal to acquire 31 Predator drones from the United States, India is now set to rebalance defence ties with its longstanding ally Russia. Despite shifting global alliances and rising Western influence, defence procurements from Russia remain a crucial component of India’s military modernisation strategy. Russia accounts for approximately 65 per cent of India’s …

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

Is Ukraine war delaying India's crucial weapon supplies from Russia?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Ukraine war delaying India's crucial weapon supplies from Russia?

Firstpost  

Russia’s deliveries of air defence systems, warships, and submarines are running several years behind schedule Russia's supply of S-400 air defence system to India has been delayed by at least three years. The Ukraine War has delayed a number of India’s key defence acquisitions from Russia. However, not even one ship has been delivered so far as Russia has prioritised …

India-Russia trade reaching $100 bn by 2030 more than realistic, says Jaishankar
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1 month, 1 week ago

India-Russia trade reaching $100 bn by 2030 more than realistic, says Jaishankar

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India-Russia trade today is at $66 billion and ’this makes the goal of reaching $100 billion by 2030 more than realistic' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov at the India-Russia Business Forum, Mumbai, on November 11, 2024. Source: X | @DrSJaishankar India-Russia trade currently is at $66 …

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.

Israel's Strike on Iran: A Blow to Russia's Arms Industry Reputation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Strike on Iran: A Blow to Russia's Arms Industry Reputation

Live Mint  

Israel's airstrikes on Iran's missile production facilities and critical infrastructure hit Russian arms industry's once-strong image. The strikes demonstrate Israel's deep intelligence penetration of Iran and its ability to penetrate Russia's missile-defense system despite the country's large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

India seeks to boost exports to Russia after Modi's visit
5 months, 1 week ago

India seeks to boost exports to Russia after Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

India is exploring ways to boost its exports to Russia, including by encouraging rupee-rouble trade and pushing Moscow to lift non-tariff barriers, New Delhi said on Monday, in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanges greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin after receiving the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, …

Watch: Modi-Putin meet- What is India’s message from Moscow?
5 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Modi-Putin meet- What is India’s message from Moscow?

The Hindu  

There were many firsts to PM Modi’s two day visit to Russia, his first since the invasion of Ukraine, and his first destination for a bilateral summit in his 3rd tenure in office, the first time they held the Annual Summit since 2021, and the first time an Indian leader was awarded Russia’s. The India Russia Joint Statement issued spoke …

PM Modi’s Russia visit: Unpacking the layers of a complex relationship
5 months, 1 week 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, Russia sign 9 agreements during PM Narendra Modi's visit
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Russia sign 9 agreements during PM Narendra Modi's visit

Hindustan Times  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Russia, New Delhi and Moscow signed nine MoUs and agreements in several sectors, including trade, climate and research. A Joint Investment Promotion Framework Agreement was also signed between Invest India and JSC "Management Company of Russian Direct Investment Fund". A memorandum of understanding between the Trade Promotion Council of India and All …

India, Russia to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Russia to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030

The Hindu  

India and Russia agreed to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion dollars by 2030, including the use of national currencies to circumvent Western sanctions, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down for the 22nd Annual Summit here on Tuesday. The meeting between India and Russia came under attack from Kyiv where Ukrainian President called Mr. …

Putin hosts India’s prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin hosts India’s prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship

Associated Press  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, seeking to deepen the relationship between the two nuclear powers at a time when NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia launched deadly missile attacks in Ukraine that hit a children’s hospital. “Our relationship is one of a particularly privileged strategic partnership,” Putin told Modi, who made …

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 …

Build your plants in Russia, Moscow tells Indian drugmakers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Build your plants in Russia, Moscow tells Indian drugmakers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Sanctions-hit Russia is looking to India for drug security at a time of shortages triggered by its war in Ukraine, a government official aware of the matter said. Moscow has proposed financial support for Indian companies ready to build facilities in Russia, and is seeking higher pharmaceutical exports from India to meet domestic demand, the official said on …

Indo-Russian joint venture handed over 27,000 Ak-203 assault rifles to Indian Army
7 months ago

Indo-Russian joint venture handed over 27,000 Ak-203 assault rifles to Indian Army

The Hindu  

The Indian Army has started receiving the Russian AK-203 assault rifles after the deal with Russia saw back-to-back delays, partly due to the war in Ukraine and payment delays. As many as 27,000 rifles have been handed over to the Army so far by the Indo-Russian joint venture established at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh, according to official sources. Under an …

EAM Jaishankar Says India’s spike in trade with Russia not a ‘temporary phenomenon
7 months, 1 week ago

EAM Jaishankar Says India’s spike in trade with Russia not a ‘temporary phenomenon

The Hindu  

India's rise in trade with Russia should not be seen as a "temporary phenomenon" as more economic opportunities are emerging, India's Foreign Minister said on Friday. India and Russia have a close relationship stretching back decades, and New Delhi has refused to condemn Moscow over its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, urging the two sides to end the conflict through …

Russia expected to deliver two remaining S-400 systems by next year
8 months ago

Russia expected to deliver two remaining S-400 systems by next year

Hindustan Times  

The two remaining S-400 air defence systems under a $5.4-billion deal concluded by India will be delivered by Russia by 2025 following a delay in implementing the programme, people familiar with the matter said. The two remaining S-400 systems are expected to arrive in India by the end of next year, the people said without giving more specific details. The …

India Takes Up TS Men in War Issue With Russia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India Takes Up TS Men in War Issue With Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India on Monday said “each and every case”— of Indians who had been hired as non-combatant security helpers and then allegedly duped into fighting for the Russian Army at the battlefront against Ukranian forces — that has been brought to the attention of Indian authorities has been taken up with Russia promptly, adding that “several Indians have already …

‘Western countries long preferred to supply Pakistan, not India’: S. Jaishankar reasserts defence cooperation with Russia
10 months ago

‘Western countries long preferred to supply Pakistan, not India’: S. Jaishankar reasserts defence cooperation with Russia

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on February 20 reaffirmed defence and trade cooperation with Russia and said that many Western countries used to supply arms to Pakistan and not India, adding that the trend has changed in the past decade. The international order must evolve further.” ‘Can’t have a view of Russia identical to Europe’s’ Amid the strengthening relations with …

India Diversified New Arms Purchases, Russia Not Main Supplier Anymore, Says Jaishankar
10 months ago

India Diversified New Arms Purchases, Russia Not Main Supplier Anymore, Says Jaishankar

ABP News  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India now has the United States, Russia, France and Israel as its main suppliers as far as new weaponry purchases are concerned while reducing its reliance on Moscow. In an interview to a German business daily, Jaishankar said New Delhi is buying oil from Russia as its traditional suppliers in the …

'Indian partners interested in defence cooperation as before': Russia junks media reports that India is pivoting away
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Indian partners interested in defence cooperation as before': Russia junks media reports that India is pivoting away

Firstpost  

Russia said India, as before, is still interested in defence cooperation with the country, denying Reuters report that alleged New Delhi wants to distance itself from Moscow in this area. Reuters report claimed that “India is now gradually turning West as the United States looks to strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific region, hoping to contain an ascendant China by weaning …

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 …

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 …

India-Russia Trade: 70 Years On, Ties Still Strong And Growing. But A Balancing Act Is Needed Now
1 year, 3 months ago

India-Russia Trade: 70 Years On, Ties Still Strong And Growing. But A Balancing Act Is Needed Now

ABP News  

A recent statement by Russian Trade Representative Alexander Rybas, on the 70th anniversary of commercial ties between Russia and India, highlighted the need for increasing bilateral trade, which in the changing geopolitical framework assumes significance with the rise of China, US’s indeterminate Indo-Pacific policy, and a multi-polar Asian paradigm. Several questions arise regarding the history of India-Russia trade relations, the …

‘Russia likely to invest trapped rupees in India’: Lavrov says. Top Points
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Russia likely to invest trapped rupees in India’: Lavrov says. Top Points

Live Mint  

Russia's Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday informed that India will offer Moscow options to invest the billions in rupees it has accumulated for exports. On Arms Contract with India Lavrov also said Russian arms contracts with India remain in force, despite difficulties with payments caused by sanctions imposed by the US and its allies over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. …

G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia?
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia?

Al Jazeera  

As Putin stays in Moscow, India-Russia ties are in decline, while New Delhi’s bond with the West gets tighter. If Modi’s government has refused to join Western sanctions against the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine, there is a history behind that decision: Russia opposed sanctions imposed by the US, Japan and a few other countries on India following New …

'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, …

Further delay in delivery of stealth frigates from Russia; now expected in May and October 2024
1 year, 4 months ago

Further delay in delivery of stealth frigates from Russia; now expected in May and October 2024

The Hindu  

The war in Ukraine has caused further delays to the delivery of two Krivak or Talwar-class stealth frigates under construction for the Indian Navy in Russia. Frigate deal In October 2016, India and Russia signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement for four stealth frigates, after which a $1-billion deal was signed for direct purchase. In November 2018, the Goa Shipyard Limited signed …

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 …

Explained | Why are India-Russia trade payments in crisis?
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | Why are India-Russia trade payments in crisis?

The Hindu  

July 09, 2023 03:45 am | Updated 04:21 pm IST The story so far: As India continues to import oil from Russia, it is getting tougher for the country to pay for it. On the one hand, it faces repercussions of breaching the oil price cap of $60 a barrel put in place by the U.S. and European nations as …

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 …

What to know about India's ties with Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

What to know about India's ties with Russia

The Hindu  

June 22, 2023 12:38 pm | Updated 02:06 pm IST - NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington in June was expected to reduce India's dependence on Moscow for arms, economic ties and technology as New Delhi and Washington try to strengthen the Quad partnership, which also includes Japan and Australia, to contain growing aggression from China. Here's …

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 …

Ukraine War Has Furthered Chances for India To Leverage Its Ties With Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine War Has Furthered Chances for India To Leverage Its Ties With Russia

The Quint  

As per Indian figures, bilateral trade during the year 2020 was just about USD 8.1 billion, Indian exports amounted to USD 2.6 billion, while imports from Russia were USD 5.48 billion. Visiting Russian DPM Manturov who is also the trade minister, has been holding talks with his counterparts in India on a Free Trade Agreement, as well as a Bilateral …

India-Russia relationship among the 'steadiest' of major global relations: S Jaishankar
1 year, 8 months ago

India-Russia relationship among the 'steadiest' of major global relations: S Jaishankar

India TV News  

Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strengthened the India-Russia relationship by noting that it is among the "steadiest" of major global relations. Addressing the issue of trade imbalance while enhancing bilateral economic cooperation, Jaishankar also stressed over the Russia's resources and technology that can make a powerful contribution to India's growth. Trade ties between India and Russia are on an …

India may buy Russian crude past cap if cut by OPEC+ boosts costs - What FM said
1 year, 8 months ago

India may buy Russian crude past cap if cut by OPEC+ boosts costs - What FM said

Live Mint  

As the Ukraine-Russia war continues, much has been said about India's ongoing import of Russian oil. Now, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that the country will explore buying Russian crude oil near or past the price cap imposed by the G-7 if necessary. While India has not signed any agreement with the Western powers to impose a price cap …

As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat
1 year, 8 months ago

As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia, India seek ways to keep defence trade afloat

The Hindu  

A year after the Ukraine war began, there are growing speculations about the ability of Russia, hit by heavy western sanctions and faced with dwindling exports, to continue tosupply defence systems to India, one of its most important defence customers. “The two sides agreed to work together to unlock the full potential of India-Russia bilateral trade and economic relations, including …

India-Russia trade reaches a new high of $39.8 billion in 2022-23: SPIEF director
1 year, 8 months ago

India-Russia trade reaches a new high of $39.8 billion in 2022-23: SPIEF director

India TV News  

Despite the Western pressure amid the ongoing Ukraine war, trade between India and Russia has reached a record high in 2022-23. According to Aleksey Valkov, director of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the trade between the two nations reached a new high of $39.8 billion in 2022-23, While noting New Delhi as an emerging export site, Valkov who organised …

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 …

Russia Remains India's Primary Arms Supplier But Imports Plunge Sharply
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia Remains India's Primary Arms Supplier But Imports Plunge Sharply

ABP News  

Russia is still India’s primary source of weapons even as the country has drastically trimmed purchases, according to report by news agency Bloomberg. Arms and ammunitions imports from Russia declined by 19 per cent for the five year period starting 2018 compared to a present time frame, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, an independent …

Five S-400 regiments expected to be delivered by early-2024
1 year, 9 months ago

Five S-400 regiments expected to be delivered by early-2024

The Hindu  

Deliveries of five regiments of S-400 air defence systems under a $5.43 billion deal with Russia are expected to be completed by year end or early 2024, according to official sources. However, issues of delayed payments as well as insurance and reinsurance remain major stumbling blocks delaying deals in the pipeline, an issue that would be in focus during Russian …

Russia renews offer to co-develop military transport aircraft with India
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia renews offer to co-develop military transport aircraft with India

India Today  

Years after India and Russia pulled out of co-development of a military transport aircraft, Moscow has made a renewed offer to New Delhi. In response to the Indian Air Force’s request for information for procurement of a medium transport aircraft, with a carrying capacity of 18 to 30 tonnes, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has expressed willingness to join hands with …

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 …

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