INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
fighter jets.Traditionally reliant on Russian and French military technology, India now positions itself to join an elite group of
President Donald Trump during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscores the growing strategic alignment between the
However, geopolitical shifts, Western sanctions on Russia following the Ukraine conflict, and delays in Russian deliveries have pushed India
imports from Western suppliers like France and the United States surged
Lightning II, developed by Lockheed Martin, integrates stealth capabilities, advanced sensors, and networked combat systems, providing
critical gaps in stealth technology against regional adversaries like China and Pakistan.Logistical and Financial Challenges in Integrating
the F-35However, integrating the F-35 into an air force dominated by Russian-origin infrastructure poses logistical challenges
Modi committed to increasing imports of United States oil and gas as part of efforts to reduce trade imbalances.Both leaders expressed
optimism about finalizing a mutually beneficial trade agreement soon, with Modi announcing plans to double bilateral trade to $500 billion
by 2030.However, tensions over tariffs remain unresolved
