Russia has reportedly presented India with an offer to acquire its Tu-160M strategic bombers, famously known as the “White Swan,” a move that could significantly enhance the Indian Air Force’s aerial capabilities. As India deliberates this purported offer, it prompts considerations regarding its feasibility, its impact on regional security and strategic deterrence, and its broader ramifications for the Indo-Russian defense relationship. The Tu-160M itself boasts advanced avionics, improved navigation systems, and state-of-the-art NK-32-02 engines, all designed to boost operational efficiency and extend mission capabilities.
