S-400 Deliveries, Su-57 Tech Transfer and BrahMos Upgrade Set to Drive Modi-Putin Talks
What Happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on September 11, with defence cooperation expected to be a central focus. Russia has signalled its willingness to discuss some of its most advanced military technologies with India.
Key Takeaways
The meeting could shape the next phase of India-Russia defence ties, shifting the focus from equipment purchases to technology sharing, joint production, and upgrades of existing systems. The Su-57 technology-transfer proposal is likely to be the most closely watched outcome.