Multiple recent reports claiming that India has paused defense procurement talks with the United States are false and fabricated, according to an official statement from India’s Ministry of Defence. Despite the U.S. doubling tariffs on Indian imports to 50%—a move announced on August 6, 2025, in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil—the Ministry affirmed all procurement processes are ongoing and no formal decision has been made to halt arms purchases. While some reports suggested temporary suspension of deals involving Stryker combat vehicles, Javelin missiles, and a $3.6 billion Boeing P-8I aircraft contract, as well as the cancellation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s planned Washington visit, these claims have been denied by government sources. Existing defense contracts with the U.S. remain active, follow-up talks continue, and strategic ties are maintained amid the complexities of balancing longstanding relationship with Russia and growing U.S. partnership for security interests, particularly concerning China. The tariff dispute has added short-term strain but has not derailed India’s commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities or its nuanced approach to international relations in the evolving geopolitical landscape.