India cuts arms purchases from Russia – Bloomberg
India has sharply reduced its purchases of military equipment from Russia and is now buying more from Western suppliers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Key points from the article:
▫️ India, the world’s largest arms importer, is purchasing less and less from Russia.
▫️ Last year, only 36% of India’s arms imports came from Russia, compared to 76% in 2009.
▫️ The war in Ukraine has accelerated India’s reduction in Russian arms purchases.
▫️ A proposal to lease a nuclear submarine from Russia to train Indian crews is also unlikely to be implemented.
▫️ India is gradually transitioning to Western technologies, as its military are becoming increasingly comfortable with these systems.
▫️ India’s move away from Russian weapons highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to reduce dependence on Moscow.
This situation is driven in part by Western sanctions and Russia’s reduced export potential due to its war against Ukraine. In its race to fund its bloody war machine, the Kremlin is losing important partners and weakening its strategic position on the international stage.
