Recently, the USA has reiterated its position and asked all its allies and partners, including India, to stop transactions with Russia.
If the transactions continue, they can risk triggering sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
CAATSA is a United States federal law that imposed sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
It includes sanctions against countries that engage in significant transactions with Russia's defense and intelligence sectors.
The Defence Acquisition Council of India had approved the procurement of 21 MiG-29 fighter jets, an upgrade for 59 Russian aircrafts and the acquisition of 12 Su-30 MKI aircraft.
India could also face USA sanctions for purchasing the S-400 Triumf Missile Defence System from Russia under the CAATSA.
The USA suspended Turkey from its F-35 aircraft programme and barred it from purchasing the jet, following Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 from Russia.
The USA recognises India as a Major Defence Partner in 2016.The designation allows India to buy more advanced and sensitive technologies from America at par with that of the USA’s closest allies and partners.
The issue involves exposure or putting at risk platforms and its technologies to an adversary.
CAATSA allows waiver case by case basis.
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