Under PM Modi, India Reduced Procurement of Russian Military Equipment: US
In a significant development, a recent report by the US House of Representatives’ Committee on Armed Services has revealed that India has significantly reduced its procurement of Russian-made military equipment under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The report, titled “2025 Defense Intelligence Agency Statement for the Record,” highlights India’s shift towards indigenous defense production and its efforts to reduce its dependence on Russian military hardware.
According to the report, India has been relying heavily on Russian spare parts to maintain and sustain its large inventory of Russian-origin tanks and fighter aircraft. However, under PM Modi’s leadership, India has made significant strides in promoting its “Made in India” initiative, which aims to reduce its dependence on foreign military equipment and promote domestic defense production.
The report states, “India almost certainly will continue promoting its ‘Made in India’ initiative this year.” This initiative, launched by PM Modi in 2015, aims to promote domestic defense production and reduce India’s dependence on foreign military equipment. The initiative has been successful in attracting foreign investment, promoting defense exports, and reducing India’s reliance on foreign suppliers.
The reduction in procurement of Russian military equipment is a significant development, as India has traditionally been one of the largest buyers of Russian military hardware. India has been purchasing Russian military equipment, including tanks, fighter aircraft, and missile systems, for decades. However, under PM Modi’s leadership, India has been making efforts to reduce its dependence on Russian military equipment and promote domestic defense production.
The reasons behind India’s decision to reduce its procurement of Russian military equipment are multifaceted. One of the primary reasons is the need to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers. India has been facing challenges in maintaining and sustaining its large inventory of Russian-origin tanks and fighter aircraft, which are heavily reliant on Russian spare parts. The reduction in procurement of Russian military equipment will help India to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers and promote domestic defense production.
Another reason behind India’s decision is the need to promote domestic defense production. India has been making efforts to promote its defense industry and reduce its dependence on foreign military equipment. The “Make in India” initiative, launched by PM Modi, aims to promote domestic defense production and reduce India’s dependence on foreign suppliers. The initiative has been successful in attracting foreign investment, promoting defense exports, and reducing India’s reliance on foreign suppliers.
The reduction in procurement of Russian military equipment is also a result of the changing global landscape. The US has been trying to increase its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, and India has been looking to reduce its dependence on Russian military equipment to strengthen its relationship with the US. The reduction in procurement of Russian military equipment will help India to strengthen its relationship with the US and reduce its dependence on Russian military hardware.
The implications of the reduction in procurement of Russian military equipment are significant. The reduction in procurement of Russian military equipment will help India to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers and promote domestic defense production. It will also help India to strengthen its relationship with the US and reduce its dependence on Russian military hardware.
However, the reduction in procurement of Russian military equipment also poses some challenges. India will need to develop its own defense production capabilities to maintain and sustain its military equipment. This will require significant investment in research and development, as well as the development of domestic defense production capabilities.
In conclusion, the reduction in procurement of Russian military equipment under PM Modi’s leadership is a significant development. India’s decision to reduce its dependence on Russian military equipment and promote domestic defense production is a strategic move that will help India to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers, promote domestic defense production, and strengthen its relationship with the US.
Source: https://armedservices.house.gov/uploadedfiles/2025_dia_statement_for_the_record.pdf
