India defense procurement
Western Media Analyzes India's Diplomatic Balancing Act During Putin's High-Stakes Visit
Dec 05, 2025 01:09 pm CST
Western media outlets scrutinize President Putin's visit to India as Prime Minister Modi navigates a complex diplomatic balancing act between maintaining historical ties with Russia and managing growing pressure from the United States. The visit highlights India's strategic autonomy amid tensions over Russian oil imports, defense partnerships, and geopolitical realignments, with implications for global energy markets and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Why India Should Avoid the Russian Su-57: Strategic Risks and Indigenous Alternatives
Sep 30, 2025 05:20 pm CST
The Indian Air Force's consideration of the Russian Su-57 as a stopgap fifth-generation fighter presents significant strategic concerns. This analysis examines why such procurement would undermine India's aerospace sovereignty, compromise security with Chinese-dependent components, fail to address immediate capability gaps, and potentially sabotage indigenous fighter development programs like the AMCA. Rather than pursuing this problematic Russian platform, India should prioritize accelerating domestic production and selectively bridging gaps with proven alternatives.