India’s dependence on Russian weapons tethers PM Modi to PutinNews India (All States)

India, the world’s largest buyer of Russian weapons, plans to push back by arguing the purchases are necessary to counter China’s growing military assertiveness and its other neighbor, Pakistan.India operates over 250 Su-30 MKi Russian-made fighter jets, seven Kilo-class submarines and more than 1,200 Russian-made T-90 tanks -- all of which are operational for another decade

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