Russia to deliver remaining two S-400 regiments to India in 2026
NEW DELHI: India is to get the remaining two regiments of the S-400 strategic air defence missile system from Russia in 2026.
A source in the defence establishment said, "India will be receiving the fourth and fifth regiment of the S-400 Triumf air defense missile system from Russia in February 2026 and August 2026, respectively."
The missile performed well in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, intercepting Pakistani drones and missiles. There are talks ongoing for additional batteries of the missile system.
The $5.43 billion contract for five regiments was inked in 2018. Three are already deployed along the western and northern fronts, bordering Pakistan and China, respectively.
India had received the first regiment in December 2021, while the second and third were delivered in April 2022 and October 2023, respectively.
After induction, it was re-christened as "Sudarshan Chakra".
Going by information shared by the Indian government, the acquisition was to be completed by 2023.
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