India is trying to explain why the United States should not impose sanctions against their country for the purchase of the S-400 air defense system
In India, they write that with the receipt of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia, the country's air defense system will reach a completely new level. The placement of the first complexes, which will arrive in India under the signed contract, will take place near the borders with China and Pakistan, which in New Delhi are considered the most dangerous directions.
Indian press:
At the same time, one of the issues that, in connection with the future delivery of the S-400 Triumph air defense system from the Russian Federation, is relevant for India itself, is the issue of US threats in the form of sanctions. These sanctions are provided for by the American law CAATSA - "for military-technical cooperation with Russia."
Indian observer Rajat Pandit writes that the Indian authorities are counting on "understanding from the new American administration regarding the purchase of the S-400."
The United States imposed sanctions against Turkey due to concerns about the integration of the S-400 into the NATO air defense system. India is trying to explain why the US should not impose sanctions.
Indian columnist:
The Indian press also writes that India is not a member of the F-35 program, because the American CAATSA law "should not be applied in Indian relations."
Earlier, an expert's material was published in the Indian media, which literally said the following:
But Turkey was part of the F-35 fifth generation fighter program.
In India today:
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