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After India, Turkey also shuns US to go ahead with Russian S-400 deal

Earlier this week the United States issued a stern warning to Turkey where it said that Turkish defence forces would lose F-35 warplanes if S-400 deal with Russia goes ahead.

Jun 26, 2019

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From US-India trade to defence: Top agendas for talks during Mike Pompeo's state visit

The talks initiated by Pompeo will also serve as a framework for talks between US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi that will be held later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 25, 2019

Russian S-400 air defence mobile missile launching systems

Scrap S-400 arms deal with Russia or risk CAATSA sanctions: US tells India

Top US official said India need to forgo transactions with Russia and look at alternatives or else face "the risk triggering CAATSA sanctions".

Jun 22, 2019

Mike Pompeo to seek stronger strategic ties with India despite trade tensions

Pompeo arrives in New Delhi on Tuesday for talks that are aimed at laying the ground for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 22, 2019

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

US threatens India of serious implications over buying S-400 missile defence system from Russia

S-400 missile is regarded as the most reliable against a larger array of aerial attacks, particularly fighter the US made aircrafts such as F-18s and F-35s.

Jun 1, 2019

Warship Frigate INS Teg (F45) of Indian Navy on Elbe river, near Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

India signs $500 million deal for two stealth frigates from Russia

The frigates are likely to be manufactured in Goa and are expected to be inducted in the Indian Navy by 2027.

Nov 20, 2018

Donald Trump turns down Republic Day invitation; Does India have a plan B?

India had extended the invitation in April, which the White House confirmed. However, there was no mention if the US president would attend the celebrations and said that the final decision would be conveyed after the 2+2 dialogues which were held in September.

Oct 28, 2018

Here's why US will benefit by not punishing India for buying Russia's S-400 missile system

Lobbyists in Washington are trying hard for unbiased implementation of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) but the Trump administration has sought waiver clause in CAATSA specifically for India.

Oct 8, 2018

India's latest military acquisition S-400 missile system can knock out 36 aerial targets simultaneously

The air defence system can detect any aerial target, including stealth fighter aircraft out to a range of 600km and shoot down hostile targets 400km away.

Oct 6, 2018

Modi-Putin summit LIVE: India and Russia sign $5bn deal for five S-400 Triumf missile shield systems

Modi and Putin have signed the S-400 defense deal. Putin's foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov had confirmed ahead of the Russian President's visit to India that the S-400 defence deal will likely be signed.

Oct 5, 2018

Putin-Modi to sign S-400 deal, 20 other agreements amid US' sanction threats

Putin will land in New Delhi on Thursday evening and will dine with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 4, 2018

Why S-400 anti-aircraft missile system is a game-changer for India vis-à-vis Pakistan

With a range of 400km, the radars of the S-400 system can cover almost the whole of Pakistani airspace and track almost all kinds of aircraft taking off, flying and landing.

Oct 3, 2018

India to make 'sovereign decision' on defence deal with Moscow, says Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov

India will need exemptions from CAATSA to buy the S-400 Triumf missile defence system as well as frigates and helicopters.

Sep 29, 2018

Amid trade war, Trump admin slaps Chinese military with sanctions for Russian fighter jets, missiles deal

The sanctions are related to China's purchase of 10 SU-35 combat aircraft in 2017 and S-400 surface-to-air missile system-related equipment in 2018, the State Department said.

Sep 21, 2018

India to go ahead with major defence deal with Russia; will inform US in upcoming 2+2 meeting

The S-400 is an upgraded version of the S-300 systems. The missile system, manufactured by Almaz-Antey, has been in service in Russia since 2007.

Sep 2, 2018

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