India Has Independent Policy: Indian Army Chief about US Possible Sanctions after S-400 Deal With Russia

• 10.08.2018, 13:48
•  EEU,  America,  Asia,  World

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Amid fears of US sanctions over the S-400 deal with Russia, Army Chief Bipin Rawat today asserted that India follows an independent policy and was also keen on getting the Kamov helicopters and other weapon systems from Moscow,'' NDTV reports. 

India and Russia on Friday signed a multi-billion-dollar deal to procure the S-400 Trimuf S-400 air defence system, which could attract sanctions under the Countering American Activities Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). 

The act is primarily aimed at countering Russia, Iran and North Korea.

General Rawat, who returned Saturday night after a six-day visit to Russia, held talks with military officials of that country to enhance cooperation between the two countries. He said the Russians were very keen in associating with the Indian Army and defence forces.  

"Because they do understand that we are a strong Army, capable of standing up to what is right for us based on our strategic thought process," he said.