India and Russia push to expand defence ties with more joint production
Analysts say offers of Su-57 stealth jet tech and BrahMos upgrades signal an exit from simple buyer-seller deals
Analysts said the meeting pointed to a deeper recalibration of defence ties, as Delhi and Moscow explored more joint production, technology transfer and export-focused weapons development.
Srikumar Menon, a former Indian diplomat, said discussions on modernising BrahMos missiles and Moscow’s offer of technology transfer for Su-57 stealth fighter jets to India showed “the growing maturity, depth and strategic sophistication” of India-Russia defence cooperation.
