Despite Trump’s discomfort, Russia still anchors India’s defence arsenal

India's defense landscape is intricately tied to Russia, with the nation still leaning on Russian expertise and equipment. While efforts to broaden supplier options are underway, the strategic alliance with Russia endures, bolstered by initiatives in domestic defense manufacturing and collaborative technology exchange. India's procurement choices are steered by its operational demands. Synopsis India's defense landscape is intricately tied to Russia, with the nation still leaning on Russian expertise and equipment. While efforts to broaden supplier options are underway, the strategic alliance with Russia endures, bolstered by initi... [8028 chars]