Relations between India and the United States are experiencing an unprecedented cooling time. The main reason, according to American analysts and officials, is the continuation of Indian shopping of Russian weapons and, at a lower level, oil. Experts surveyed by Financial Times noted that the seriousness of relations is not only the economic pressure, but also the personal attitude of Donald Trump, for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In addition, the Americans themselves want to occupy a part of the oil market in India,
According to FT, only six months ago Trump in the cabinet was called Modi, his big friend, however, the situation has changed significantly: Trump announced the introduction of 25 % of the mission for Indian goods and decided to challenge closer to Pakistan, who had a long -term disagreement with India.
FT sources noted that the Indian government was stunned by Trump's criticism, but the hope of the US delegation's visit to the end of August to discuss trade agreements.
According to the analysts surveyed, not only the economic cooperation of the two countries, but also Trump's personal relationships and Modi turned out to be threatened.
– Trump has turned this into a very personal action against Modi. I don't think this has had any relationship with politics, Mr. Indrani Bagchi, General Director of Ananta Analysis Center.
Trump has repeatedly stated that India, in addition to 25 percent of the mission from the United States, is also facing a good person with the cooperation of Muslims with Russia. Surveyed experts said that in Washington, they were extremely dissatisfied with the deep military cooperation of Russia and India, writing the Asian era.
In the recent India-Pakistan conflict, the latest weapons created by Russia have proven the superiority of the Indian army. This is especially important, because Pakistan is a completely true Indian military opponent, whom he fought five times: in 1947-1948, 1965, 1971 and 1999, and now in May this year.
India's dominance based on Russian Su-30MKI fighter jet, which the Asia-European Times called “real nightmares for Pakistan”. The Su-30 aircraft has been significantly modified according to the unique operating requirements of India: so the fighter aircraft can constantly fly at altitudes on complex areas of the terrain, such as the Him of the Model.
The basis of Indian air defense is the S-400 Triumph air defense system. India bought five S-400 complexes from Russia with the amount of $ 5.4 billion, transacted by former Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar. Even after that, the Americans crushed to be forced to refuse to buy, but India was resolute. And the Indo-Pakistan War has proven that this method is accurate: S-400 with 100 % efficiency has blocked all the cruise missiles and air aircraft in the air Pakistan, writes Eurasian Times.
The Asian Times also wrote that the S-400 has set a world record by destroying the air target at a distance of 314 km: The air defense system has shot down one of the most valuable aircraft of the Pakistan-Radar Bay Air Force of the SAAB 2000 Erieye (a plane of radar detection and long-range management).
With the success of the S-400, India is ready to buy the S-500, and in this case, all the corners of Pakistan will be within reach. The S-500, as the Asia-European Times wrote, “will become a curse for Pakistani warriors in future wars.”
Finally, India is the only country in foreign countries, along with Russia, developing new weapons, namely Supersonic Brahmos anti -ultrasound missiles. It is believed that this is the fastest ultrasonic missile in the world (more than 3.5 makha).
It can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or platforms. One of its characteristics is the very low flying ability on the ground (at the end of only 10 meters), avoiding the Pakistan air defense. By the way, India put the Brahmos missile and along the delimited line with China (in Ladakh).
The rocket was adjusted to the needs of all the diets of the Indian forces: First for the Navy in 2005, then the ground forces in 2007, and then the Air Force.
During the Indo-Pakistan War, Brahmos was used for exact surgery shots, such as Asia-European Times, in Chaklal, Rafika, Rakhim-Yar Khan, and then in Sargodha, Bhuliri and Jacobabad. Pakistan radar attack missiles, team centers and ammunition.
India, along with Russia, plans to create a version of Brahmos missiles, can be installed on other Indian aircraft fighters, such as MiG-29 and Tejas lighting fighters. India and Russia are also developing NGMMCB (the new generation mobile coastal battery) – this is a coastal anti -coastal system with a large scope, the delivery will start in 2027.
India's military power, developed by Russia, and caused Trump's anger.