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11 hours ago
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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 read more Russian S-400 air defence mobile missile launching systems take part in a military parade during celebrations marking Independence Day in Minsk, July 3, 2014. File Image/Reuters 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. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 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 $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. On the potential expansion of defence collaboration, Babushkin expressed openness to further dialogue. 'We are open for promotion of this partnership for the discussion of the expansion of dialogue on air defence systems,' he said, noting the strategic importance of such cooperation in the current global security environment. Commenting on the growing threat of drones, particularly in light of their extensive use during the India-Pakistan clash, the deputy chief of mission highlighted Russia's experience in countering such challenges. 'We are facing this threat for several years already, and I think that our systems are being modernised constantly. I think it would be a joint interest from both sides how to counter this threat and lead to some other cooperation,' he said, adding that anti-drone systems are already part of the ongoing India-Russia defence dialogue. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Babushkin also provided an update on a possible visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to India. 'The exact dates are not yet finalised, but it can happen anytime soon. We expect this month,' he said.
Time of India
19 hours ago
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- Time of India
Committed to give remaining S-400s to India by 2026: Russia
New Delhi: Russia is committed to delivering the remaining units of S-400 air defence system to India by 2025-2026, said Russian deputy chief of mission Roman Babushkin Monday while highlighting that the system performed "very efficiently" during recent India-Pakistan tensions. Babushkin also said Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is likely to visit India soon. The visit will help prepare the ground for India-Russia summit that will see President Vladimir Putin travelling to India later this year. 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 had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five squadrons of S-400 Triumf missile system, a state-ofthe-art air defence platform capable of engaging multiple aerial threats at long ranges. Three squadrons have already been delivered.
The Hindu
20 hours ago
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- The Hindu
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 2025-26, 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. Mr. 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,' Mr. Babushkin said. He 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 $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. On the potential expansion of defence collaboration, Mr. Babushkin expressed openness to further dialogue. 'We are open for promotion of this partnership for the discussion of the expansion of dialogue on air defence systems,' he said, noting the strategic importance of such cooperation in the current global security environment. Commenting on the growing threat of drones, particularly in light of their extensive use during the India-Pakistan clash, the deputy chief of mission highlighted Russia's experience in countering such challenges. 'We are facing this threat for several years already, and I think that our systems are being modernised constantly. I think it would be a joint interest from both sides how to counter this threat and lead to some other cooperation,' Mr. Babushkin said, adding that anti-drone systems are already part of the ongoing India-Russia defence dialogue. Mr. Babushkin also provided an update on a possible visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to India. 'The exact dates are not yet finalised, but it can happen anytime soon. We expect this month,' he said.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
India To Receive Two More S-400 Units By 2025-26: Russia
Last Updated: In 2018, India signed a USD 5.43 billion deal with Russia for five squadrons of the S-400 Triumf missile system, of which three have been delivered and two still remain pending. Russia will deliver two more units of the S-400 air defence system to India by 2025-2026. Notably, the S-400 was used during the recent Operation Sindoor launched by India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Roman Babushkin, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission in India, said that the S-400 performed very efficiently during the military action between India and Pakistan, also giving a hint on 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. He also confirmed that the contract for the remaining two S-400 units is likely to be delivered by 2025-26. Notably, in 2018, India signed a USD 5.43 billion deal with Russia for five squadrons of the S-400 Triumf missile system. While three squadrons have already been delivered, two still remain pending. Speaking further on the expansion of defence collaboration, Babushkin said, 'We are open to promotion of this partnership for the discussion of the expansion of dialogue on air defence systems." Commenting on the growing threat of drones, particularly in light of their extensive use during the India-Pakistan clash, he said, 'We have been facing this threat for several years already, and I think that our systems are being modernised constantly. I think it would be a joint interest from both sides how to counter this threat and lead to some other cooperation," adding that anti-drone systems are already part of the ongoing India-Russia defence dialogue. First Published: June 02, 2025, 23:32 IST
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Business Standard
a day ago
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- Business Standard
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 $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. On the potential expansion of defence collaboration, Babushkin expressed openness to further dialogue. "We are open for promotion of this partnership for the discussion of the expansion of dialogue on air defence systems," he said, noting the strategic importance of such cooperation in the current global security environment. Commenting on the growing threat of drones, particularly in light of their extensive use during the India-Pakistan clash, the deputy chief of mission highlighted Russia's experience in countering such challenges. "We are facing this threat for several years already, and I think that our systems are being modernised constantly. I think it would be a joint interest from both sides how to counter this threat and lead to some other cooperation," he said, adding that anti-drone systems are already part of the ongoing India-Russia defence dialogue. Babushkin also provided an update on a possible visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to India. "The exact dates are not yet finalised, but it can happen anytime soon. We expect this month," he said.
