Source: Economic Times, 5 December 2025
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russia’s defence minister discussed tech upgrades, replenishment supplies, and long-term cooperation.
Russia reaffirmed support for India’s self-reliance push, including indigenous production under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Talks covered S-400 replenishments (~₹10,000 crore), BrahMos range upgrades, and extended-range missiles for Su-30 MKI/MiG-29.
Strategic note: India is pursuing defence self-reliance while ensuring supply stability for Russian-origin systems to achieve modernization with strategic continuity.
