Reported 6 months ago
After securing victory in India's election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi vows to focus on enhancing the country's military preparedness, including expanding defense ties with the US as India's rivalry with China intensifies. Modi aims to boost defense production, reduce arms imports, and enhance security in collaboration with the US through the Quad security grouping. The US and India's deepening defense partnership aims to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly following border clashes between India and China in 2020. As Modi faces a stronger opposition and the need for coalition partners, his defense reforms may be scrutinized, especially regarding issues with China and efforts to diversify defense procurement beyond Russian equipment.
Source: YAHOO