In September 2018, the U.S. signed a security agreement with India unlocked the sales of billions of dollars of high-tech American weapons. India will purchase fighter jets, transport planes, drones and missile defense systems from American military manufacturers including Lockheed Martin. The U.S. government is seeking India as an ally to counter the rise of China and Russia’s military strength in the Indo-Pacific region. Proponents argue that the agreement is necessary to counter China and Russia’s influence and the agreement will generate billions of dollars in revenue for U.S. military defense contractors. Opponents argue that the agreement will encourage China and Russia to beef up their militaries and trigger a global arms race.
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Yes, the Chinese and Russians need to be stopped with their neo-colonialism and influence in order to ensure more peace, stability, and democracy in under-developed nations.
Yes, but diplomacy first.
some, but not all, and definitely not top of the line
I’m not educated on this subject
Yes India is a close ally to the us and we need to secure this stance by remaining an integral part of there military defense otherwise the tendrils of China’s influence will continue to move through our allies risking our global position
India’s PM is a Hindu Nationalist and has committed human rights abuses so in this current environment, no.
Why don't we just help with make their own weapons
No, India is capable of manufacturing its own weapons
Yes as long as they are out dated and cant be used against up.
Again, everybody already does this and the sale of military hardware is the United States biggest export.
Military weapons should only be sold to allied nations.
I am not educated enough
Yes, but only with strict regulations and cooperation agreements, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy. Diplomacy and peaceful resolution should always be the first course of action.
The government should not be involved in any transaction, private businesses are allowed to or as they please.
I don’t have enough knowledge/information to make a decision.
I don't really know, if it is asking if they should continue to sell weapons to them to help us. then yes.
Yes, Once they jail their rapists and animal abusers
No, if history has taught us anything it has taught us that we should not sell military weapons to foreign countries as they can be used against us later. We should increase diplomatic efforts and offer to support our allies, but do not arm them unless we are actively fighting with them.
Not educated enough on this topic to form an opinion.
We should send military funding and weapons to India since they are extremely important and strategic ally.
No, I think that all international arms dealings should be heavily controlled and decreased
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence that there will be an attack.
Yes, but we have to be very careful as too how much we sell, or it will lead to a global arms race.
If our military leaders support this
No, we shouldn't sell military weapons to any foreign country. There is nothing wrong with foreign influence unless it is harmful to its people.
Yes if it is necessary, or a national emergency.
Yes, but only certain military weapons as to not scare the other two powers.
Not unless they can demostrate a need for them.
Sell to India in solidarity with Russia, to counter China.
Yes, but prioritize defensive technology over overtly offensive technology
No, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully, so as to not begin a global arms race.
We should only sell weapons to our allies and nations who are weak.
Yes, the USA should be able to publically sell arms that align with it's interests and standards; however, fully bearing responsibility for the use of those arms (i.e. sale to Al Qaeda while under Soviet occupation)
Instead of selling, we should be present in alliance
Yes if they are a democratic free market ally.
I am not educated on the topic enough to provide a thorough answer.
Don't have enough info for an informed opinion
No, we should unite with Russia, and all white nations, to destroy Israel, china, india, and all other subhuman nations.
No, weapons should only be sold to fellow nato members.
I don’t know enough about this issue
Yes, if it is deemed responsible by military leaders, and economically sound
Don’t have enough information
Yes, but only after a formal alliance is signed.
Not unless it absolutely needed for India to protect themselves
Yes, only if India is willing to become a vassal state
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