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Compare the significance of Indo-US defence deals with Indo-Russian defence deals, focusing on their implications for regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 

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Category: International Relations (GS -II),

Test Date: 10 Jul 2024

Approach

  • Introduction:  Briefly introduce the evolving dynamics o f India's defence relationships with the United States and Russia.
  • Indo-US Defence Deals:
    • Evolution of Indo-US defence cooperation post -Cold War.
    • Current nature of cooperation: technology transfer, joint development, and advanced equipment acquisitions.
    • Specific equipment acquired under Indo-US deals (e.g., P-8I, Apache helicopters ) and their strategic role in bolstering India's capabilities
  • Indo-Russian Defence Deals:
    • Long Standing Indo-Russian defence partnership dating back to the Cold War era.
    • Current nature of cooperation: supply of Russian equipment and technology.
    • key equipment acquired under Indo-Russian deals (e.g., Su-30MKI, BrahMos missiles) and their contribution to India's defence preparedness and operational capabilities.
  • Comparative Analysis:  Compare the strategic implications of Indo-US and Indo-Russian defence deals for regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
  • Conclusion:  Summarize the significance of Indo-US and Indo-Russian defence deals in India's strategic calculus in the Indo-Pacific region.
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