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India Strengthens Defense Ties with Russia Amid U.S. Tensions

7/3/2025

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India is deepening its defense partnership with Russia, securing vital arms deals like the S-400 systems and R-37M missiles, as tensions with the U.S. over military cooperation rise. This move underscores India's pursuit of strategic independence, while Turkey's possible S-400 sale to Pakistan adds further complexity to India's security concerns.

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India is deepening its defense partnership with Russia, securing vital arms deals like the S-400 systems and R-37M missiles, as tensions with the U.S. over military cooperation rise. This move underscores India's pursuit of strategic independence, while Turkey's possible S-400 sale to Pakistan adds further complexity to India's security concerns.