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Saturday, October 16, 2010

India Buys US War Equipment

ImageThanksgiving present for Obama when he arrives in Delhi in November

India is making a definitive turn away from Russia and other long-time weapons suppliers France, Sweden and the United Kingdom towards the US and Israel, a fact that should considerably sweeten the visit of US President Barack Obama to India in November.

Ties between India and America thus follow a strategic shift in the relations between the two countries over the last couple of years that began with the signing of a landmark civilian nuclear deal by the administration of former President George W Bush, as well and other defense agreements. America has been promoting India as a counterweight to China in the region as well as seeking to tap new business opportunities. More at: http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2759&Itemid=225
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