Exploring India's Defense Relationships

The chapter delves into India's defense relationship with Russia and the United States, highlighting the complexities and challenges of balancing ties with both countries. It explores the historical ties India has with Russia in terms of defense procurement, the evolving trends in India's arms imports from both countries, and the potential future shift towards more collaboration with the United States. The discussion also touches on issues like cost sensitivity, intellectual property transfer, and the strategic considerations influencing India's defense modernization efforts.