As the global order transitions from unipolarity to multipolarity, many countries are diversifying their strategic partnerships and reducing their reliance on a single power.
This trend can be observed in various regions, such as West Asia, North Africa and South Asia, where countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt and India are pursuing more balanced and multilateral relations in the changing world.
By aligning with this trend and reducing its excessive dependence on Russia for its defence needs, India is expanding its defence cooperation with other countries, especially France, which has emerged as its second most important defence partner after Russia.