India ramps up missile sales in Indo-Pacific as China’s assertiveness turns neighbors wary

India signed a third missile-supply pact for the Indo-Pacific amid growing regional wariness over China’s increasing assertiveness. While no dollar/volume figures were provided, the deal signals heightened defense posture and potential escalation risk in the area. Net effect is modestly negative as markets may price in higher geopolitical risk.

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India signed a third missile-supply pact for the Indo-Pacific amid growing regional wariness over China’s increasing assertiveness. While no dollar/volume figures were provided, the deal signals heightened defense posture and potential escalation risk in the area. Net effect is modestly negative as markets may price in higher geopolitical risk.