US EditionIndia to Get Remaining S-400 Missile Systems by 2026, Says Russia
- In 2018, India entered into a $5.43 billion agreement with Russia to acquire five units of the S-400 Triumf air defense system, with several deliveries already completed and the remainder expected by 2025-26.
- The delivery of the remaining two S-400 squadrons remains pending due to contract finalization, with expected completion by 2025-2026 according to Russian officials.
- Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin highlighted the system’s efficient performance during recent India-Pakistan clashes and emphasized expanding cooperation on air defense and anti-drone systems.
- Roman Babushkin highlighted that the S-400 air defense system demonstrated strong effectiveness during the recent India-Pakistan tensions and mentioned that ongoing efforts are underway to upgrade capabilities to address the increasing drone threat.
- The completion of S-400 deliveries and enhanced bilateral partnership suggest strengthened India-Russia defense ties amid growing aerial threats and changing global security dynamics.
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Russia confirms delivery of remaining S-400 missile systems to India by 2026
India signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five squadrons of the S-400 Triumf missile system, a state-of-the-art air defence platform capable of engaging multiple aerial threats at long ranges. Three squadrons have already been delivered
India will receive all the remaining units of the S-400 air defense system by 2026. Russian mission chief Roman Babushkin has confirmed this. So far, three squadrons have been delivered to India, while the remaining two will be delivered on schedule. Russia described the role of the S-400 in the recent India-Pakistan tension as "effective" and has also expressed a desire to further expand defense cooperation, including anti-drone systems.
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defence.inIndia To Get Remaining Units Of S-400 Defence System By 2026: Russia
Russia is committed to delivering the remaining units of the S-400 air defence system to India by 2025-2026, the country's Deputy Chief of Mission in India, Roman Babushkin, said on Monday.
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