Central Asian Nations Diversify Arms Purchases Beyond Russia

Tajikistan and Turkmenistan have received Akash surface-to-air missile systems from India, marking a shift away from reliance on Russian weaponry. While details remain undisclosed, these acquisitions offer an alternative to the Soviet and Russian systems that have historically dominated Central Asian arsenals. Experts suggest this move signals a political statement to Moscow regarding regional security autonomy.

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