India’s $1.2 billion deal to buy 300 Russian R-37M missiles will boost its Su-30MKI fighter fleet, strengthening air combat capability against China and Pakistan. The R-37M is a long-range air-to-air missile that can strike targets up to 300–400 km away at speeds over Mach 6, mainly aimed at high-value aircraft like AWACS and refuelling tankers. The move is part of India’s wider military modernisation effort and is seen as a counter to advanced Chinese and Pakistani air weapons systems, while also supporting ongoing upgrades to India’s fighter fleet.

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