India purchases Russian missiles system too.

[SobieskiSavedEurope]

Now it looks like India's cozying up more with Russia.

India missile deal in US-Russia crosshairs

S-400: India missile defence purchase in US-Russia crosshairs
By Vikas PandeyBBC News, Delhi

• 8 hours ago

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Image captionRussian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Indian PM Narendra Modi signed the deal in Delhi on Friday
India has signed a deal with Russia to acquire the S-400 air defence missile system, despite the possibility such a move could trigger US sanctions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the $5bn (£3.8bn) deal in Delhi on Friday.

The S-400 is one of the most sophisticated surface-to-air defence systems in the world. It has a range of 400km (248 miles) and can shoot down up to 80 targets simultaneously, aiming two missiles at each one.

India's neighbour China also has the same system - the two countries fought a war in 1962 and routinely see skirmishes on their border. So for India it was imperative to boost its defence capabilities - especially in view of a possible two-front conflict, with Pakistan and China.

Rajiv Nayan, defence expert at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses think-tank, believes India had to take "a calculated risk".

"India needs to look after its strategic interests. An air defence missile defence system was the need of the hour. The US has said that going ahead with the deal would attract sanctions - but Delhi cannot be seen coming under pressure," he told the BBC.


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[ABikerSailor]

Interestingly enough, because of the sanctions imposed on Russia by Congress and Trump, this deal would force us to place sanctions on India for their buying missiles from Russia.

I wonder if Trump is going to impose the sanctions on India, or is he just gonna ignore it and hope it goes away?

India risks US sanctions following $5 billion Russia defense deal - CNN

New Delhi (CNN)India could soon be faced with the threat of US sanctions following a controversial $5 billion weapons deal with Russia, a move analysts say poses more of a headache for Washington than it does Delhi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi finalized the deal, which will see India take possession of a high-tech S-400 missile defense system, during a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Indian capital New Delhi on Friday.
The deal could potentially open India up to US sanctions under legislation known as Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
The law, signed by President Donald Trump last August, is designed to punish Moscow for its "malign activities." Last month, the US imposed sanctions against China for its purchases of Russian military equipment, including the S-400, under CAATSA legislation.
But whereas China is an emerging rival power, India is seen as an important US strategic ally.

 

[Stratford57]

Good for both Russia and India. Russia and India have signed quire a few contracts.

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[SobieskiSavedEurope]

Now Trumps admin Is risking India pretty soon it wil be just Israel and USA fighting the planet.

 

[Litwin]

Now it looks like India's cozying up more with Russia.

India missile deal in US-Russia crosshairs

S-400: India missile defence purchase in US-Russia crosshairs
By Vikas PandeyBBC News, Delhi

• 8 hours ago

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Image captionRussian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Indian PM Narendra Modi signed the deal in Delhi on Friday
India has signed a deal with Russia to acquire the S-400 air defence missile system, despite the possibility such a move could trigger US sanctions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the $5bn (£3.8bn) deal in Delhi on Friday.

The S-400 is one of the most sophisticated surface-to-air defence systems in the world. It has a range of 400km (248 miles) and can shoot down up to 80 targets simultaneously, aiming two missiles at each one.

India's neighbour China also has the same system - the two countries fought a war in 1962 and routinely see skirmishes on their border. So for India it was imperative to boost its defence capabilities - especially in view of a possible two-front conflict, with Pakistan and China.

Rajiv Nayan, defence expert at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses think-tank, believes India had to take "a calculated risk".

"India needs to look after its strategic interests. An air defence missile defence system was the need of the hour. The US has said that going ahead with the deal would attract sanctions - but Delhi cannot be seen coming under pressure," he told the BBC.


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[Vikrant]

Usually, I am against India importing weapons but this one is a useful weapon. It will serve its purpose till India develops its own.