Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Moscow on Sunday night on a 3-day visit. The Minister was received by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Russian Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin. Rajnath Singh’s trip comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia in October. During that visit, PM Modi attended the 22nd India-Russia SummitContinue reading “Rajnath Singh in Moscow – Time-Tested Indo-Russia Defence Partnership”
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Tanker Fleets Dominated by the West – Time for Russia and India to have their Own
USA led Western economic sanctions after the beginning of the Ukraine War included limiting Russian crude oil price to $60 per barrel. Since this did not work, the West imposed sanctions targeting the tankers used to ship Russia’s oil. But Russian oil exports actually increased, as Moscow found alternatives. China and India began buying RussianContinue reading “Tanker Fleets Dominated by the West – Time for Russia and India to have their Own”
Russian Systems Get Showcased – BrahMos and S 400 – The Clear Winners of OP Sindoor
As “Op Sindoor”, the India–Pakistan conflict, has been put on a temporary pause, it is time to reflect on what happened. For the first time after the “Battle of Britain”, and the 1950 Korean War, two near-peer air forces were engaged in an air campaign. This was also the first conflict between two nuclear powers.Continue reading “Russian Systems Get Showcased – BrahMos and S 400 – The Clear Winners of OP Sindoor”
As Russia Prepares to Celebrate 80th Victory Day Time to Look at the Greatest Soviet Air Aces of WW II
The May 9 Victory Day parade at Moscow’s Red Square marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and the end of WW II. The German Instrument of Surrender was signed in Berlin, late in the evening on 8 May 1945, when it was already 9 May in Moscow. The surrender wasContinue reading “As Russia Prepares to Celebrate 80th Victory Day Time to Look at the Greatest Soviet Air Aces of WW II”
Challenges of Russia India China (RIC) Grouping and Way Forward
India is still amidst the aftermath of “Operation Sindoor”, in which they watched China very actively supporting its strongest ally Pakistan with hardware, intelligence and command and control, and global narrative building. China and India have continued to have military showdowns on their borders every few years. US-led NATO is most openly supporting Ukraine against Russia. Adversary of USA, China has been tacitly backing Russia. In its desire not to antagonise USA, India has chosen a neutralContinue reading “Challenges of Russia India China (RIC) Grouping and Way Forward”
Su-57 the Only Fifth Generation Interim Choice for India
A British F-35B fighter jet that had made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala nearly three weeks back has been finally moved to a hangar for assessment and potential repairs. The current plan is to attempt repairs locally with a team of UK specialists. If repairs are not feasible, the aircraft will be dismantled and transportedContinue reading “Su-57 the Only Fifth Generation Interim Choice for India”
Russia Needs Skilled Workforce – Old Friend India, Best to Make Good Shortages
Since the war with Ukraine, Russia is grappling with a major labour shortage in its industrial hubs and plans to bring in up to one million foreign workers, including Indians. The shortfall could widen to 3.1 million workers by 2030, says Russian Labour Ministry. To address the gap, the ministry wants to increase the quota for qualified foreign workersContinue reading “Russia Needs Skilled Workforce – Old Friend India, Best to Make Good Shortages”
Hindustan Aeronautics and United Aircraft Sign MoU for Sukhoi SJ-100 Production in India – Means What
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Russia’s PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Sukhoi Superjet100 (SJ-100) production in India. It was signed in Moscow, Russia on October 27, 2025. Under the agreement, HAL will have the right to produce the aircraft for domestic customers in India. The MoU was signed by officials from the two companies. HAL has long co-operated with Russian industry to produce military aircraft such as Mikoyan MiG-21, MiG-27,Continue reading “Hindustan Aeronautics and United Aircraft Sign MoU for Sukhoi SJ-100 Production in India – Means What”
As Putin Arrives in New Delhi – High Expectations on Military Aviation Programs
Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India on December 05, 2025 for a bilateral summit. The visit is very significant as it will reaffirm and strengthen the “special and privileged strategic partnership” amid a challenging global geopolitics and increasing Western pressure on India. This visit, the 23rd annual summit, will be Putin’sContinue reading “As Putin Arrives in New Delhi – High Expectations on Military Aviation Programs”
Su-57 and GCAP Goading India – What are Best Fifth Generation Options India
Russia’s Su-57 “Felon” fifth-generation stealth fighter once again enthralled spectators at the recent Dubai Airshow. As India prepares to host President Putin, defence cooperation has moved to the centre. Expectations around Putin’s visit are high. Su-57 collaboration and five additional S-400 systems are expected to be the starred points of discussion. It could mean theContinue reading “Su-57 and GCAP Goading India – What are Best Fifth Generation Options India”
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