S-400 Missile Systems
Will seek 2x normal growth in FY27 military modernisation budget: Def Secy
India may seek a 20% rise in defence modernisation spending next year as the MoD pushes for faster upgrades, stronger exports, and stricter accountability across domestic and foreign defence suppliers
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India may procure additional batches of S-400 air defence systems
India is looking at procuring additional batches of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia as the weapons proved to be very effective during Operation Sindoor, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. It is learnt that the proposed procurement may figure in talks between New Delhi and Moscow when Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India in December. In October 2018, India signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, notwithstanding a warning by the US that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions under the provisions of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). Three squadrons have already been delivered. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh did not give a direct reply when asked at a press conference if India was looking at buying additional batches of the weapon system. "Obviously, that has done good. So, there's a requirement to have more such (systems); the
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Russia will complete deliveries of S-400 missile systems to India in 2026
Under the USD 5.43 billion deal signed with India in 2018, Russia will complete deliveries of the S-400 Triumf (Triumph) air defence systems next year, according to a media report on Monday. "Russia will complete the contract to supply India with five S-400 Triumph air defence systems in 2026. Four of these systems have been delivered to date, and the fifth will be delivered next year," a defence source was quoted as saying by the state-run TASS news agency. According to earlier media reports, the USD 5.43 billion deal (Rs 40,000 crore) was formally signed on October 5, 2018, ignoring the threat of US sanctions. In March 2021, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin discussed India's planned purchase of Russia's S-400 air missile system and warned that the purchase of S-400 could trigger CAATSA sanctions. So far, the US has not invoked the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act signed by President Donald Trump in his first term as the S-400 deal has not been formally .
India, Russia in talks for delivery of additional S-400 missile systems
India signed a $5.5 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile systems, which New Delhi says it needs to counter a threat from China
India to get remaining S-400 missile systems by 2026, says 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, highlighting that the system performed "very efficiently" during the recent India-Pakistan tensions. Babushkin also hinted at expanding bilateral cooperation with India in air defence and anti-drone systems. "We heard that the S-400 performed very efficiently during the recent clashes between India and Pakistan. We have a long history of collaboration. The air defence systems, according to what we are experiencing, the situation in Europe and here, this is one of the promising topics of our partnership in defence preparation in general," Babushkin told PTI Videos. Babushkin confirmed that the contract for the remaining two S-400 units is on track, with deliveries expected to be completed by 2025-26, in line with publicly announced timelines. India signed a USD 5.43 billion deal with Russia in 20
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India, Russia in talks for advanced BrahMos missiles after Op Sindoor
Russia reportedly offers full technical support as India plans to build advanced BrahMos versions at Lucknow plant
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Explained: What is S-400 system, how many India has, and what it can do
Among the most prized weapons in the armoury is the S-400 air defence systems, known in Indian service as Sudarshan Chakra
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Rajnath begins Russia visit on Sunday, to commission frigate INS Tushil
The 3-day visit also involves handing over of Russian-built Krivak-III-class frigate to India and Rajnath Singh's deliberations with Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on a range of issues
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Delivery of S-400 missile systems to India proceeding well: Russian envoy
The comments of the envoy came amid concerns in New Delhi over possible delays in the supply of major military hardware to India by Russia in view of its military invasion of Ukraine
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India plans to use S-400 missile system to defend against Pak, China: US
By June 2022, India intends to deploy the S-400 missile defence system that it has received from Russia to defend itself against threat from Pakistan and China, a Pentagon spy master said
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US continues to discuss concerns with Turkey over S-400 system purchase
The United States is continuing talks with Turkey over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.
Selling S-400 missiles to India shines a spotlight on Russia's role: US
Russia selling the S-400 air defence missile system to India shines a spotlight on the "destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region
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US discourages India from acquiring Russian S-400 missiles: Biden's nominee
The US has made clear to India that it is discouraging it from proceeding with its acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems, said President Biden's nominee for Coordinator for Sanctions Policy
Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile systems to India: Official
The development comes as both sides prepare for a visit to India by Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 6
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India's S-400 deal with Russia may trigger US sanctions, says report
In October 2018, India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, despite a warning from the Trump administration
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US to impose sanctions against Turkey for buying Russian S-400 missiles
President Donald Trump has signed off on a package of measures recommended by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo
Working hard to ensure early supply of S-400 missiles to India: Russia
In October 2018, India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems
Turkey's currency drops to record low on Russian missile defense tensions
Washington just on Wednesday issued a stern rebuke in response to local reports that Turkey was preparing to test the S-400 system
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Russia, Turkey sign deal for delivery of second batch of S-400 missiles
Russia and Turkey have signed a contract on the delivery of the second batch of formidable S-400 air defence missile system
Self-reliance in defence
Military must partner industry to create domestic solutions
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