<p>As the diplomatic ties between India and Canada deteriorate owing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's dangerous vote bank politics, New Delhi appears to be having second thoughts about buying&nbsp;Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles, according to a report in the <em>Economic Times.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>"Plummeting diplomatic relations with Canada have raised doubts about Indian Army's plan to buy Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles," the report stated.</p>

<p>The Stryker armoured vehicles deal was agreed upon during the 2+2 meeting held in 2023. It is an eight-wheel-drive combat vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the United States.&nbsp;It is armed with a 30 mm cannon and a 105 mm mobile gun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Stryker was deployed in Afghanistan to counter the&nbsp;Taliban and has been exported to Ukraine as well where it is being used to push the Russians back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, talks had&nbsp;been ongoing with the US for limited off-the-shelf purchase of Strykers and coproduction of the military equipment. For the past year, the Canadian-US lobby has been actively pushing for the deal to go through which seemingly goes against the current regime's 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-sufficient India) initiative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In June, senior US officials said there were plans to demonstrate the "capabilities of the Stryker to the Indian Army at an early opportunity". However, since then, the Indo-Canadian relations have hit a new low and New Delhi appears to be in no hurry to get back to the table and see the deal through.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Prefer domestic companies: Experts&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Prior to the India-Canada row, experts had urged Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi's government to focus on the indigenous defence companies that have invested considerable capital to produce similar armoured vehicles, much more suited to Indian needs.</p>

<p>The homegrown Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited, is believed to be the&nbsp;most mature armoured infantry combat vehicle programme in the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/false-implications-mea-denies-canada-expelled-envoys-says-india-pulled-its-diplomats-first-768382"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;'False implications': MEA denies Canada expelled envoys, says India pulled its diplomats first</strong></a></p>

<p>Military experts are of the view that New Delhi should go with the Indian company and leverage its position in the conflict with Canada seeing Ottawa has already threatened to impose sanctions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has damaged the ties after he claimed that the Indian government was behind the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Despite being pressed by New Delhi, Ottawa has been unable to provide&nbsp;evidence to back up its allegations - leading to bitter diplomatic feud.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the diplomatic ties between India and Canada deteriorate owing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's dangerous vote bank politics, New Delhi appears to be having second thoughts about buying Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles, according to a report in the Economic Times.

As the diplomatic ties between India and Canada deteriorate owing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's dangerous vote bank politics, New Delhi appears to be having second thoughts about buying Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles, according to a report in the Economic Times. "Plummeting diplomatic relations with Canada have raised doubts about Indian Army's plan to buy Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles," the report stated. The Stryker armoured vehicles deal was agreed upon during the 2+2 meeting held in 2023. It is an eight-wheel-drive combat vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the United States. It is armed with a 30 mm cannon and a 105 mm mobile gun. The Stryker was deployed in Afghanistan to counter the Taliban and has been exported to Ukraine as well where it is being used to push the Russians back. As per reports, talks had been ongoing with the US for limited off-the-shelf purchase of Strykers and coproduction of the military equipment. For the past year, the Canadian-US lobby has been actively pushing for the deal to go through which seemingly goes against the current regime's 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-sufficient India) initiative. In June, senior US officials said there were plans to demonstrate the "capabilities of the Stryker to the Indian Army at an early opportunity". However, since then, the Indo-Canadian relations have hit a new low and New Delhi appears to be in no hurry to get back to the table and see the deal through. Watch | India Aims At Exporting Armored Vehicles, Asian African Nations to Import Tanks × Prefer domestic companies: Experts Prior to the India-Canada row, experts had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to focus on the indigenous defence companies that have invested considerable capital to produce similar armoured vehicles, much more suited to Indian needs. The homegrown Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited, is believed to be the most mature armoured infantry combat vehicle programme in the country. Also read | 'False implications': MEA denies Canada expelled envoys, says India pulled its diplomats first Military experts are of the view that New Delhi should go with the Indian company and leverage its position in the conflict with Canada seeing Ottawa has already threatened to impose sanctions. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has damaged the ties after he claimed that the Indian government was behind the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Despite being pressed by New Delhi, Ottawa has been unable to provide evidence to back up its allegations - leading to bitter diplomatic feud. (With inputs from agencies)

Has India applied brakes on Stryker armoured vehicle deal amid diplomatic row with Canada? Report claims...

<p>Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Saturday said that Ukraine has placed an order for 100 Rosomak multi-purpose armoured vehicles which are produced in Poland under a Finnish licence.</p>

<p>"I bring an order placed yesterday by (Ukrainian) Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal for 100 Rosomaks that will be fabricated here," said Mateusz Morawiecki, during his visit to the Rosomak manufacturing site located in Poland's southern town of Siemianowice Slaskie.</p>

<p>He said that the order will be financed using funds given by the European Union to Poland and US funds that have been received by Ukraine.</p>

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<p>The United States and its allies have provided many weapons and multiple funds to Ukraine after it was invaded by Russia in February 2022.</p>

<p>An 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle, Rosomak is being manufactured under the licence from Patria, Finland.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia's Shoigu promises more munition&nbsp;supplies</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Saturday promised to increase munition&nbsp;supplies to Russian forces in Ukraine during his visit to the headquarters of Russian troops fighting in the country, as per the defence ministry's video on Saturday.</p>

<p>In the video published on Telegram by the ministry, Shoigu is presiding over a meeting with the military's senior officers, including Russia's most senior soldier General Valery Gerasimov.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Belarus says fighting in Ukraine should stop immediately</strong></p>

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<p>In the video, Shoigu, while speaking to colleagues, can be heard saying that steps will be taken by Russia to boost the supply of munitions to troops at the front.</p>

<p>“The volume of supplies of the most demanded ammunition has been determined. Necessary measures are being taken to increase them,” he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Saturday said that Ukraine has placed an order for 100 Rosomak multi-purpose armoured vehicles which are produced in Poland under a Finnish licence.

Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Saturday said that Ukraine has placed an order for 100 Rosomak multi-purpose armoured vehicles which are produced in Poland under a Finnish licence. "I bring an order placed yesterday by (Ukrainian) Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal for 100 Rosomaks that will be fabricated here," said Mateusz Morawiecki, during his visit to the Rosomak manufacturing site located in Poland's southern town of Siemianowice Slaskie. He said that the order will be financed using funds given by the European Union to Poland and US funds that have been received by Ukraine. ALSO READ | Russia takes over presidency of UN Security Council; US, Ukraine call it ‘April Fools' joke’ The United States and its allies have provided many weapons and multiple funds to Ukraine after it was invaded by Russia in February 2022. An 8x8 multi-purpose armoured vehicle, Rosomak is being manufactured under the licence from Patria, Finland. Russia's Shoigu promises more munition supplies Meanwhile, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Saturday promised to increase munition supplies to Russian forces in Ukraine during his visit to the headquarters of Russian troops fighting in the country, as per the defence ministry's video on Saturday. In the video published on Telegram by the ministry, Shoigu is presiding over a meeting with the military's senior officers, including Russia's most senior soldier General Valery Gerasimov. WATCH | Belarus says fighting in Ukraine should stop immediately In the video, Shoigu, while speaking to colleagues, can be heard saying that steps will be taken by Russia to boost the supply of munitions to troops at the front. “The volume of supplies of the most demanded ammunition has been determined. Necessary measures are being taken to increase them,” he said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A heavy fight is taking place in South Eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's Ministry claimed to inflict huge casualties on the Russian army over the last 24 hours. This even led France to send light armored combat vehicles to Ukraine to help in the war against Russia.

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