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Putin Visits India: New S-400 Air Defence Deals to fast track

Putin Visits India: New S-400 Air Defence Deals to fast track

India’s air defence capability may receive a fresh upgrade. Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to arrive in New Delhi. Moscow indicates its readiness to offer two to three additional S-400 air defence regiments to the Indian Air Force. The proposal is expected to be a key topic in the high-level discussions during his visit. This will reinforce defence cooperation as a central pillar of India–Russia ties. Sources said Russia’s defence firm Rostec has already initiated preliminary talks for a new S-400 contract. It has assured New Delhi that future deliveries will strictly adhere to the committed timeline. This adherence is…
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India’s S-400 Gamble: Balancing Russian Arms and U.S. Sanctions Pressure (CAATSA)

India’s S-400 Gamble: Balancing Russian Arms and U.S. Sanctions Pressure (CAATSA)

When India signed a $5.4 billion contract with Russia in 2018 for the S-400 Triumf air defense system, it wasn't just acquiring military hardware. India was sending a strategic message. The message was clear: India would not allow itself to be confined by the binary power dynamics of global geopolitics. This move triggered a complex balancing act that tested India’s defence autonomy in the face of U.S. legislation, specifically the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). Why the S-400 Was Worth the Risk India finds itself in a volatile neighborhood. China flexes its military muscle to the north. Pakistan…
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