India and Russia are reinforcing their decades-long strategic and defense partnership with a renewed focus on technology transfers, joint manufacturing, and defense innovation. In the lead-up to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s highly anticipated visit to New Delhi in December, both nations have accelerated dialogue and engagement on a range of military projects that could reshape the trajectory of their cooperation for years to come.

This week in New Delhi, senior defense officials from India and Russia convened to explore new areas of collaboration and strengthen ongoing joint programs. The meeting, co-chaired by Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, India’s Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, and Lieutenant General Igor Dylevsky of the Russian Armed Forces, underscored the resilience of Indo-Russian defense ties despite the rapidly changing global security landscape.

The talks focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing joint projects and identifying new opportunities for cooperation, particularly in areas such as advanced aerospace technologies, naval platforms, and air defense systems. Both sides emphasized their shared commitment to bolstering military readiness and defense production capacities, reflecting a convergence of strategic interests at a time when both nations are seeking to diversify their global partnerships.

The meeting also served as a preparatory step for Putin’s upcoming visit, which is expected to include the signing of several new defense and economic agreements. The visit will mark the continuation of the long-standing annual summit mechanism between India and Russia, last held in 2021, before being interrupted by the global pandemic and shifting geopolitical priorities.

India’s defense collaboration with Russia remains one of its most crucial strategic pillars, even as New Delhi broadens partnerships with........

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