Pakistan’s Defense Edge Forces India to Seek Advanced Weapons from Both US and Russia
Islamabad (Qudrat News) — India’s military setbacks against Pakistan, including the failure of “Operation Sandor” and repeated defeats of the Indian Air Force, have revealed the depth of New Delhi’s defense anxieties. Pakistan’s growing defensive capabilities, coupled with superior intelligence and aerial strength, have reportedly compelled India to simultaneously approach the United States and Russia for advanced military technology.
The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of $93 million worth of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and Excalibur guided artillery shells to India under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. According to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the sale is aimed at strengthening bilateral defense ties, but experts say the underlying goal is to help India counter Pakistan’s rapidly advancing military power.
Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to enhance its defense posture with drones, the JF-17 Block-III fighter, advanced missile systems, and a safe-city defense network. The failure of India’s “Operation Sandor,” designed as a limited aerial strike against Pakistan, highlighted the effectiveness of Pakistan’s timely counter-strategies and modern defense systems, exposing India’s fifth-generation technology gap.
Under mounting pressure, India reportedly turned to Russia, which has offered full technology transfer of its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, including engines, sensors, stealth materials, AI systems, and advanced weaponry — capabilities never previously granted by the U.S. or other Western nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in December, with analysts anticipating rapid agreements on Su-57 or Su-75 acquisitions.
Defense analysts assert that India’s reliance on both U.S. and Russian military support underscores its vulnerability, forced by Pakistan’s superior defense and operational successes. India’s failed strategies against Pakistan have laid bare its military weaknesses, leaving New Delhi increasingly dependent on external powers to cover its defensive gaps.
