Gen. Rawat, who returned Saturday night after a six-day visit to Russia, held talks with military officials of that country. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Amid fears of US sanctions over the S-400 deal with Russia, Army Chief Bipin Rawat Sunday asserted that India follows an independent policy and was also keen on getting the Kamov helicopters and other weapon systems from Moscow.
India and Russia on Friday signed a multi-billion-dollar deal to procure the S-400 Triumph S-400 air defence system, which could attract sanctions under the Countering American Activities Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The act is primarily aimed at countering Russia, Iran and North Korea.
India and Russia concluded the deal notwithstanding the US warning that it would be a “focus area” for it to implement punitive sanctions against a nation undertaking “significant” business deals with the Russians.
Gen. Rawat, who returned Saturday night after a six-day visit to Russia, held talks with military officials of that country to enhance cooperation between the two countries. He said the Russians were very keen in associating with the Indian Army and defence forces. “Because they do understand that we are a strong Army,…
