Bangladesh, June 5 -- Russo-Indian close defense ties go back well over half a century. The Soviet Union was crucial to Indias security in the face of US aggression during the 1970s, propelling their relations to the level of a strategic partnership that endures to this day. Delhi remains Moscows largest and most important defense client, with thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, air defense systems and hundreds of aircraft imported and/or sourced from Russia. OKB Sukhoi is the most significant partner for the Indian Air Force (IAF) which operates hundreds of Su-30MKI fighters. These multirole jets were essential in recent clashes with Pakistan, with the Indian military heaping praises on its performance, much unlike the “Rafale...