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Russian S-400 air defence mobile missile launching systems

India, Russia attempt to break financial hurdles amid US sanctions

Three defence contracts are likely to come under the clouds of uncertainty when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in October.

Aug 25, 2018

Is Trump snubbing India? US President yet to reply to Modi's Republic Day, 2019 invite

The invite is being seen as an attempt to smooth relations between the two nations, which have worsened slightly since Trump took over.

Aug 2, 2018

S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems

US raises concern over Russian weapons sale to India; Defence Ministry team to visit Washington

Countries like India and Indonesia are likely to get a special waiver from the US under CAATSA. It is applied to countries that wish to buy defence equipment from Russia.

Jul 31, 2018

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

US upgrades India's trade status, move to provide boost for Indian military

The US has upgraded India's trading status to STA-1, allowing for high-tech defence and non-defence equipment to be sold more easily without the need for licenses.

Jul 31, 2018

US to impose sanctions on India? Mattis attempting to avoid such a situation

The US State Department is committed to imposing sanctions on India for purchasing Russian military equipment, which can lead to sanctions under CAATSA. Jim Mattis is arguing to avoid sanctions on India and other nations.

Jul 22, 2018

India-US 2+2 strategic dialogue scheduled for September 6 in New Delhi

The twice-deferred meeting was earlier scheduled to take place in Washington on July 6 but was cancelled due to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea for previously unscheduled meetings. The first 2+2 meeting was to take place in April.

Jul 20, 2018

India moves closer towards acquiring Russian S-400 air defence missile systems

Interestingly, the United States is attempting to sway India into considering its missile defence option -- Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) -- to keep itself ahead of Russia.

Jul 2, 2018

India offers an olive branch to US amid trade war, plans to buy 1,000 aircraft

India would pay approximately about $5 billion a year for aircraft and about $4 billion for purchase of oil and gas from the US.

Jun 23, 2018

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