Bangladesh, Oct. 31 -- India and Russia are reinforcing their decades-long strategic and defense partnership with a renewed focus on technology transfers, joint manufacturing, and defense innovation. In the lead-up to Russian President Vladimir Putins highly anticipated visit to New Delhi in December, both nations have accelerated dialogue and engagement on a range of military projects that could reshape the trajectory of their cooperation for years to come.

This week in New Delhi, senior defense officials from India and Russia convened to explore new areas of collaboration and strengthen ongoing joint programs. The meeting, co-chaired by Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Indias Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, and Lieutenant General Igor Dy...