Buying arms, selling independence: The strategic cost of importing weapons
The politics and diplomacy underpinning global arms sales are increasingly shaping how countries approach defence procurement.
Global arms sales are increasingly influenced by politics, impacting countries' defense procurement strategies. Many nations, such as India, seek to maintain strategic autonomy amid foreign military dependence. The case of Turkey highlights the risks... [4992 chars]
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- Friday, 9 October 2026, 5:35 pm IST
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