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Russia and India Boost Military Ties Amid Security Threats

6/28/2025

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Russia and India are strengthening their military ties, as Defense Ministers Rajnath Singh and Andrey Belousov met at the SCO meeting in Qingdao. They focused on the S-400 air defense systems and upgrades for Su-30 fighter jets, with India pushing for the timely delivery of remaining systems by 2027, driven by rising regional security threats.

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Russia and India are strengthening their military ties, as Defense Ministers Rajnath Singh and Andrey Belousov met at the SCO meeting in Qingdao. They focused on the S-400 air defense systems and upgrades for Su-30 fighter jets, with India pushing for the timely delivery of remaining systems by 2027, driven by rising regional security threats.