India has significantly reduced defense equipment orders from Russia and is now turning to Western suppliers, marking a major shift for a country that historically relied on arms from Moscow. Plans for joint development of helicopters and fighter jets with Russia have been abandoned, and a proposal to lease a nuclear-powered submarine is unlikely to proceed as India builds its own vessels. With only two warships and anti-missile shield batteries outstanding from previous orders, Indiaโs arms imports from Russia have decreased from 76% in 2009 to 36% last year, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
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Monsoon session: Parliament to debate Operation Sindoor; after washout week, top guns to face off
NEW DELHI: Following a week of disruptions, Parliament's Monsoon session will feature a 16-hour debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, with top ministers from the NDA and opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi clashing over national security and foreign policy. The discussions may extend beyond the scheduled time, while unresolved issues such as the electoral rolls in Bihar remain contentious points for the opposition. Want More Context? ๐
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