Russia and India to reshape defence ties amid New Delhi's push for self-reliance

Moscow: Russia and India will reshape their defence ties to take account of New Delhi's push for self-reliance, the two countries said in a joint statement on Friday after a summit between President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"In response to India's aspirations for self-reliance, the partnership is currently being reoriented toward joint research and development, as well as the production of advanced defence platforms," the statement said.