India expands Akash air-defense system sales to Central Asian countries
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What happened
India has expanded sales of its Akash air-defense system to Central Asian countries. The system was first sold to Armenia, and India has since shipped systems to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Indian officials view these exports as a success for the nation's indigenous defense industry.
From rferl.org, timesca.com
Why it matters
The exports offer Central Asian states an alternative to the Soviet and Russian military hardware that has historically dominated the region. This expansion of Indian arms exports into traditionally Russian-supplied markets is noted by officials.
From rferl.org, timesca.com
Who's involved
- IndiaThe nation exporting the Akash air-defense system.
- Defence Research and Development OrganisationThe government agency responsible for indigenous defense system design.
- TajikistanA Central Asian state that has purchased the Akash system.
- Central AsiaThe subregion of Asia receiving the defense exports.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- TajikistanSpeculative
Tajikistan might reduce its reliance on Russia, affecting its military procurement costs and supply.
- Central AsiaSpeculative
Central Asia could alter regional military procurement patterns by gaining a non-Russian defense supplier.
- IndiaSpeculative
India could increase national revenue and strategic standing through successful defense exports.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation might gain future contracts, validating its indigenous program.
How it developed
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Akash system sales began with Armenia.1 source
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The entities involved
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Defence Research and Development Organisation
government agency in India
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