S-400 Missile: By the following year, Russia is expected to deliver the final two regiments of S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India. This revised schedule follows some supply delays brought on by the conflict in Ukraine. Under a USD 5.5 billion agreement, Russia has already given India three long-range missile systems.
India has already received three long-range missile systems from Russia as part of a $5.5 billion agreement. According to the reports, India is also anticipated to get the first of the two Russian-built frigates, the warship Tushil, in September. They added that Russia will supply the second vessel, Tamal, in January.
Deliveries by Warships
Additionally, India is scheduled to get two frigates constructed in Russia:
- September is when INS Tushil is set to get its first ship.
- INS Tamal: In January, Russia will provide the second frigate.
These ships were initially scheduled for delivery by 2022, but Russia’s engagement in the Ukrainian crisis was blamed for the delays.
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As part of an agreement to supply four frigates reached in 2018, Russia is providing the stealth frigates. In India, work is presently underway on the last two ships.
S-400 Deal Agreement
In October 2018, India and Russia inked a USD 5.5 billion agreement for India to purchase five S-400 air defense missile systems.
According to Indian defence news, India went forward with the contract despite US concerns about possible sanctions under the CAATSA Act.
Beginning in December 2021, components of the S-400 system began to be deployed, encompassing portions of the Pakistani and Chinese borders.
Meanwhile, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is leading Project Kusha on the home front. Project Kusha, scheduled for deployment by 2028–2029, intends to provide the air force with a long-range air defence system. At long ranges of up to 350 km, this system will be able to identify and destroy hostile projectiles and armour, such as drones, stealth fighter jets, and cruise missiles.
India, in contrast to many other powerful nations, has not condemned Russia outright for its invasion of Ukraine. Rather, India favours a diplomatic and dialogue-driven approach to resolving the situation.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has purchased the S-400 Triumf, widely regarded as the most advanced air defense system globally.
This purchase has significantly increased India’s capacity for air defense.
In conclusion, India has shown its commitment to bolstering national security and upholding diplomatic balance in a complicated geopolitical environment through its strategic acquisition of the S-400 Triumf missile systems and the impending delivery of warships.
