In 2025, on the background of high-level foreign involvement, India completed significant acquisitions in the armament industry. The deals are the direct improvement of definite military capabilities in several areas and respond to immediate needs of operations and strategic priorities.
The deal with the United States gave the country armed MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, which considerably enhanced the Indian possibility of long-range surveillance and strike capabilities in the waters. The ability to easily cover large regions with this acquisition is a direct response to long-term intelligence and precision engagement requirements.
India sealed a deal of 26 Rafale-M fighter aircraft with France to be used in the aircraft carrier work of the Indian Navy. This sale increases the carrier based air power as well as advanced multi-role combat capability to the naval air service.
India secured the supply plan of the second S-400 Triumf air protection regiment of the Russian Federation. Such a system offers vital long-range air defense which covers against various aerial threats reinforcing airspace security in the country.
The treaty with the UK promotes the exchange of advanced submarine propulsion. It plays an important role in the Project-75I submarine project in India particularly in providing the capability of Air-Independent Propulsion units to give greater underwater range and stealth.
Conclusion:
In 2025, India entered into binding contracts with American for armed drones, France with carrier-based fighters, Russia with air defense systems, and the UK with submarine propulsion technology. Such purchases perform a direct increase in surveillance, striker, naval aviation, air defense and submerged capabilities. It is a targeted acquisition that enhances the current deployability of the Indian Armed forces and is designed to fill major capability gaps.
