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LandIndo-PacificSep 01, 2026

India Eyes Russia's S-500 Air Defense Missile System Against China as U.S. Ties Deepen

India is considering Russia's S-500 air defense system to counter China. The advanced system offers extended-range interception capability. The move balances deepening US-India defense ties. It highlights India's multi-vector procurement strategy.

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