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perrinlighteyes t1_j6hrg25 wrote

Reply to comment by Indus-ian in US to renew efforts to reduce India's oil, military 'dependency' on Russia by Falls_stuff

That's not true. We have always bought weapons from multiple sources. Although yes, Soviet Union/Russia make up the big chunk.

We have bought equipment from the UK, France, Spain, Italy, South Africa etc from very early days.

Just as an example, since Independence, there has always been a French Fighter jet serving in the Indian Air Force.

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Indus-ian t1_j6hs6kz wrote

You’re right it was a mix. The UK stuff like Folland Gnat are colonial leftover. Mirage 2000 of course.
But those are very less in proportion and expense than soviet weaponry.

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