Here’s a look at what Russian military equipment Indian defence uses

According to an estimate, nearly two-thirds of India's military equipment originates in Russia. This includes fighter jets, tanks, warships as well as guns. In practical terms, the Indian military is dependent on Russia to supply both building materials and finished products.

Right now, India cannot afford to take a stance against Russia, especially given our military dependence and the ever-present two-war threat. In the last few years, threats of a 'two-front war' involving Pakistan and China needling India simultaneously have become all the more real.

Given this geo-political scenario, any hypothetical clash with Pakistan or China, or both together, will see Delhi look towards Moscow, whether it's for military resupplies or spares.

Here is a look at the Russian military equipment which is currently being used by the Indian defence forces:

The BM-30 Smerch is a heavy, multiple rocket launcher. It was designed to defeat armoured targets in concentrated areas, artillery batteries, command posts and ammunition depots.

The BM-21 ‘Grad’ is a Soviet truck-mounted 122 mm multiple rocket launcher. The complete system with the BM-21 launch vehicle and the M-21OF rocket is known as a Grad multiple rocket launcher system.

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The M-46 is a manually loaded, towed, 130 mm artillery field gun. For many years, the M-46 was one of the longest range artillery systems around, with a range of more than 27 km.