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India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia

FILE -A Brahmos missile is displayed at the Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi, India, Jan. 23, 2009. India on Thursday said it would ramp up its production of military equipment, including helicopters, tank engines, missiles and airborne early warning systems, to offset any potential shortfall from its main supplier Russia. (AP Photo/Gurinder Osan, File) FILE - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, unveils the logo of 'Make in India' initiative in New Delhi, India, Sept. 25, 2014. India on Thursday said it would ramp up its production of military equipment, including helicopters, tank engines, missiles and airborne early warning systems, to offset any potential shortfall from its main supplier Russia. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das, File) FILE- A Russian technician prepares for the take-off of the MIG 29 M2 ahead of the 5th edition of the Aero India show at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore, India, Feb. 6, 2005. India on Thursday said it would ramp up its production of military equipment, including helicopters, tank engines, missiles and airborne early warning systems, to offset any potential shortfall from its main supplier Russia. India depends on Russia for nearly 60% of its defense equipment, and the war in Ukraine has added to doubts about future supplies.(AP Photo/Gautam Singh, File)
India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia