On October 31, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on 398 firms, including four from India, for allegedly aiding Russia's military efforts in Ukraine. The sanctioned Indian companies are Ascend Aviation India Pvt. Ltd., Futrevo, Shreya Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., and Mask Trans. The US Treasury accused these firms of supplying products and services that support Russia's military activities and help it evade sanctions. Specifically, Futrevo is accused of supplying high-priority items for Orlan drones, while Shreya Life Sciences reportedly sent US-trademarked technology worth millions since 2023. Furthermore, Ascend Aviation has made over 700 shipments to Russian firms, and Mask Trans supplied aviation components valued at over $300,000. This development raises concerns about India's growing role as a transit hub for critical goods to Russia, positioning India as the second-largest supplier of restricted technologies to Russia after China. These sanctions are part of ongoing efforts to isolate Moscow since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The sanctions come at a time when the impact of international sanctions continues to reshape the landscape of the aerospace and defense industries. Chinese sanctions have already disrupted US drone manufacturers like Skydio, which is struggling with battery supply issues due to these restrictions. The situation illustrates the complex interplay between geopolitical strategies and economic realities, as sanctions intended to weaken foreign economies inadvertently create obstacles for Western industries [6bd86472][32d238bb][38ba4cdc].