Tue, 21-Oct-2025

U.S. arms deals not enough to wean India off Russian military yet

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India’s recent multi-billion-dollar arms purchases from the US are not primarily aimed at shifting reliance on Russian defense equipment or aligning with the West. Instead, security officials and analysts emphasize that India’s focus is on developing its own domestic weapons industry. While India remains the world’s largest arms importer, its major weapons purchases now often … Read more

Fire breaks out at a Russian arms plant near Ukraine

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MOSCOW: As Russia’s military campaign in its pro-Western neighbour approaches its third month, an armaments storage in a Russian hamlet near the Ukrainian border caught fire on Wednesday, according to the local governor. The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region announced on Telegram that “According to preliminary information, an ammunition depot is on fire near the … Read more