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India's ammo exports surge to Europe amid Ukraine war, but long-term ties uncertain

India has significantly increased its ammunition exports to Europe since the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, reaching approximately $872 million. This surge has positioned India as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe under the "ReArm Europe" initiative. However, experts suggest that converting these crisis-driven sales into a stable, long-term presence in the European defense market will be challenging for India. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Junaid Kathju ·

    Can India turn wartime ammo sales into lasting European defence ties?

    India has emerged as a major exporter of ammunition and other weapons to Europe since the outbreak of the Ukraine-Russia war, but analysts caution that New Delhi has yet to secure a lasting foothold in Europe’s defence market. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh cited a Bloomber…