Amid the growing close ties between India and Russia, New Delhi has asked Moscow to expedite and advance the deliveries of the system deliveries.
India Asks Russia To Advance S-400 Missile System Deliveries
Amid the growing close ties between India and Russia, New Delhi has asked Moscow to expedite and advance the deliveries of the system deliveries. The Russian side has told India that they would be able to deliver the fourth and the fifth squadrons of the highly capable system by March 2026 and October 2026 respectively due to delays caused by their ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
India and Russia signed a contract with Russia in 2019 for buying five squadrons of the highly capable air defence system with ability to hit targets at up to 400 plus kilometres. The S-400 system is viewed as a game-changer by the IAF complementing its recently acquired indigenous MR-SAM and Akash missile systems, as well as the Israeli Spyder quick reaction surface-to-air missile systems. These acquisitions mark significant improvements in India’s air defence capabilities.
Simultaneously, the IAF has initiated Project ‘Kusha’, an indigenous system developed by DRDO, aimed at countering enemy platforms at long ranges. The push for expedited deliveries comes against the backdrop of Chinese military’s substantial air defence deployments across the Line of Actual Control. India has responded with its own systems to counter potential threats.
This development follows PM Modi’s recent visit to Moscow, where he held meetings with President Putin. The visit has further cemented the close relationship between the two countries, with both agreeing to enhance military joint ventures in production and maintenance of various weapon systems.
Total 9 MoUs signed b/w both Countries
