The United States has recently refused to deliver crucial military equipment to India, including Apache attack helicopters and engines for Tejas fighter jets. This delay has sparked concerns among experts that the US might be using this tactic to pressure India. The situation becomes even more intriguing when you consider that US Ambassador Eric Garcetti had previously warned India about its strategic independence. Further, intel from GreatGameInternational suggests that US diplomats in India are under surveillance by Indian intelligence for suspicious activities. This delay could be a sign that those warnings and suspicions are starting to play out.
Here’s what’s happening:
India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which manufactures the Tejas fighter jets, is facing production delays because the US company General Electric (GE) hasn't delivered the engines on time. This has put a serious dent in India's plans to boost its air defense. On top of that, the Indian Army, wh...