1200 km range, 40 tonnes of payloads and equipped with BrahMos … India did TU-160M ​​bomber deal with Russia, PAK

India-Russia Defence: In view of the aggressive stance of Pakistan and China on the border, India is busy strengthening its defense system. With this, India had made a deal with Russia with the most dangerous TU-160M ​​bomber. However, their delivery is delayed.

India had made a deal with Russia to lease the TU-160M ​​bomber ‘White Swan’. Along with this, there was an agreement to equip the Indian BrahMos missile. However, due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, its delivery is being delayed significantly. As soon as this bomber joins the Indian fleet, the border of Pakistan and China will increase because this bomber is very dangerous and neither Pakistan nor China has the bombard of its collision.

Speed ​​2200 km/h and range 12000 km

If you talk about its speed Tu-160m of Speed 2,200 Km/Hour Is. Its range 12,000 It is kilometer, that too without Refueling Of. his Payload Capacity 40 Is ton. It is used by Russian army

The most important thing about this deal was that India’s Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile To Tu-160m With Unifided There was a plan to do. This has the fastest in the world to India Cruise Missile A state -of -the -art Supersonic By aircraft Launch Unique ability to do. This deal Technology TransferMission preparation and Strategic Also strengthened self -reliance, which was according to Prime Minister Modi’s self -sufficient India defense strategy.

But why is the deal stuck now?

Russia to maintain its strategic abilities For Now Tu-160m The aircraft needs itself. Kajan Aviation Plant, where these aircraft are constructed. They now Wartime Demands And is under extreme pressure due to Western restrictions. High-tech components and Electronics Lack of production slows down IsRecently of Russia air Base But Ukrainian Drone The attacks showed that Tu-160m Now the core of Russian national security Asset Has been made India in such a situation As To give this aircraft to a close partner too Russia Now hesitating.

Balance between America and Russia

Today’s global approach of India Strategic Balance It rests on India maintains decades -old defense relations with Russia, but at the same time it is America, France, Israeli And has also been deeply connected to countries like Japan. So from Russia Tu-160m Like high-Profile Taking weapons can increase diplomatic tension with Western countries. Especially like this Time When Russia Western Pressure And Consolidation of restrictions.

What Air force Long distance Bombers Is required?

Indian Air force currently Mainly Fighter aircraft (eg Su-30mki, Rafale) Depending on the medium distance Strike Suitable for missions. But, long distance aerial firepower Shortage Strategic There is a lack of balance. Tu-160m For example, aircraft can hit the depth of another country, They Even without across the limit Did AmericaCountries like Russia and China already have long term Strategic Bomber Fleet Is.

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