India is likely to face questions about several major defence deals inked with Russia at the upcoming 2-plus-2 dialogue in Washington, with experts pointing out several high-value purchases from the US that have remained pending amid budgetary constraints.
While India and the US are expected to sign a vital defence technology sharing pact, there is a sense of resentment in Washington over the lack of any major defence deal being signed in the past three years. Even on the technology sharing pact, last-minute consultations are still on. Read More…
