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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-07-03

India’s renewed engagement with Russia over the supply of S-400 missile systems and the upgrade of Su-30MKI fighter jets underscores New Delhi’s persistent balancing act between strategic autonomy and great-power alignment.

The bilateral talks, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, reflect not just legacy ties but a shared interest in insulating critical defence supply chains from Western pressure.

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India Deepens Defence Ties with Russia Amid Shifting Strategic Geometry

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Published 2025-07-03
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