India will receive the fourth of five Russian-made S-400 air defence system squadrons by the end of 2025.
India To Receive 4th Squadron S-400 by Year End
India will receive the fourth of five Russian-made S-400 air defence system squadrons by the end of 2025, Defence Ministry sources confirmed adding that the final squadron is expected in 2026. The Rs 35,000 crore deal for five S-400 squadrons was signed in 2018, and three squadrons have already been deployed.
Each S-400 squadron includes 16 vehicles, comprising launchers, radar, control centres, and support vehicles. It can track aerial threats up to 600 km away. The S-400 uses four missile types, capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 400 km. It can intercept fighter jets, ballistic missiles, and drones, making it a vital part of India’s defence arsenal. These systems are critical for protecting India’s strategic assets.
Simultaneously, the IAF has initiated Project ‘Kusha’, an indigenous system developed by DRDO, aimed at countering enemy platforms at long ranges.
Sources also stated that the Army is set to receive 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles in 2025, followed by an additional one lakh units in 2026 under an arms deal with Russia.
India Inks Contract With Russia For Procurement of Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
India has officially signed a contract with Russia for the procurement of anti-ship cruise missiles, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet. The contract was finalized on February 4, 2025, during a ceremony in New Delhi attended by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
The acquisition of these missiles is intended to significantly bolster the operational effectiveness of India’s Sindhughosh-class submarines, which are an Indian variant of the. Russian Kilo-class submarines While specific details about the number of missiles and their delivery schedule have not been disclosed, it is speculated that the missiles may be the 3M-54 Klub-S, an export variant (3M-54 Kalibr) capable of engaging both naval and land targets at ranges between 220 to 300 kilometers.
