Russia India Defense Meet: Why did India’s defense tycoons suddenly reach Russia? get the inside scoop

News India Live, Digital Desk: The friendship between India and Russia is of “we will not break this friendship”, especially when it comes to weapons and defense. But recently something has happened which has alerted the experts of defense sector. Big private and government defense companies of India have reached Russia with their bags and bags. The question is, why was there a need for such a big meeting suddenly? Are we about to buy a new and bigger weapon from Russia, or is the story something else? Come, let us understand the meaning of this meeting in simple language. India is not just a buyer, now it is a ‘partner’. Gone are the times when India used to just place orders and Russia used to send the goods. Now India’s focus is on ‘Make in India’. According to reports, this time the objective of the Indian delegation is not just to buy ready-made goods. There is discussion on how to make weapons in India (Joint Production). That means the technology will be from Russia, but we will make it at home. This will not only benefit our army but will also increase our employment. ‘Servicing’ of old weapons is a big reason. Another bitter truth is that about 60-70% of the weapons with the Indian Army are Russian. Be it our Sukhoi fighter planes or T-90 tanks. Due to the current situation of war (Russia-Ukraine), there was difficulty in getting spare parts from Russia. This meeting is also important so that our supply chain does not break. Indian companies want to get the license to make these parts in India itself, so that we do not depend on Russia. Is there a hint of a ‘New Deal’? Speculations are also being made that India can talk about some modern systems to further strengthen its security. Be it the next batch of S-400 missile system or future fighter jets. There are many Western sanctions imposed on Russia, but India has made it clear that when it comes to the country’s security, we will do only what is in our interest. Why are the eyes of the world on this? Whenever India and Russia talk on defense, America and Europe definitely feel a little pain in their stomach. But India is following its “Strategic Autonomy” i.e. the freedom to take its own decisions. Overall, this ongoing stir in Moscow is not just a meeting, but a preparation for the future. Now it will be interesting to see what ‘good news’ comes out of this tour for our army.