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Made-in-India BrahMos was 'exemplary' in Operation Sindoor: Russian envoy
Denis Alipov said that talks between India and Russia to procure more S-400 air defence systems are 'ongoing' as both countries move to solidify the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership read more The Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, has said that India's deployment of the S-400 missile system and the BrahMos missiles, which New Delhi co-manufactured with Moscow, was 'exemplary' during the military conflict with Pakistan earlier this month. 'From what we know, India has clearly stated the goals and undertook actions after having identified the targets and the terrorists it promised to do. As far as we know, during the operation, the S-400 system was used and the BrahMos missiles were engaged. Judging by the reports available, the performance of these weapons was exemplary,' Alipov told IANS. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He added that talks between India and Russia to procure more S-400 air defence systems are 'ongoing' as both countries move to solidify the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Refresh for updates.
Hans India
6 days ago
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Discussions on further procurement 'ongoing', confirms Russian Ambassador after 'exemplary' S-400 showing during Op Sindoor
New Delhi: Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Wednesday said that discussions between India and Moscow on the procurement of more S-400 air defence system units are "ongoing" as both countries continue to solidify the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In an exclusive chat with IANS, Alipov, while citing various Operation Sindoor reports, termed the performance of the S-400 system and jointly-manufactured BrahMos missiles as "exemplary". "From what we know, India has clearly stated the goals and undertook actions after having identified the targets and the terrorists it promised to do. As far as we know, during the operation, the S-400 system was used and the BrahMos missiles were engaged. Judging by the reports available, the performance of these weapons was exemplary," Alipov told IANS. India has longstanding and wide-ranging cooperation with Russia in the field of defence. The cooperation is guided by the IRIGC-M&MTC mechanism, headed by the Defence Ministers of both countries. Longstanding and time-tested partners, both countries have been involved in several bilateral projects, including the supply of S-400, licensed production of T-90 tanks and Su-30 MKI, supply of MiG-29 and Kamov helicopters, INS Vikramaditya (formerly Admiral Gorshkov), production of Ak-203 rifles in India and BrahMos missiles. New Delhi and Moscow acknowledge that the military technical cooperation has evolved over time from a buyer-seller framework to one involving joint research and development, co-development and joint production of advanced defence technology and systems. As the Indian Armed Forces successfully retaliated and also inflicted significant losses on Pakistan earlier this month, the S-400 air defence system has been credited with shooting down several incoming missiles from across the border. Sources indicate that considering the strategic planning and military preparedness, New Delhi may soon procure more S-400 air defence systems soon. "Our discussion, on this particular topic, as on many others, is ongoing. It is a continuous one, but it would be incorrect for me and also premature to speak about the results of it at the moment," confirmed Alipov. He mentioned that Moscow is also "very satisfied" with the 'Made in India' BrahMos missiles, a product of joint collaboration with Russia. "We have a joint venture, designing and producing of these weapons. We are very satisfied with the results of this collaboration. It has, very promising prospects. And, we wish, to expand on that track, as on many other, that we discussed are in the pipeline or are being implemented already," Alipov remarked.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
NSA Ajit Doval to not attend Moscow security meet: Sources
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval will not participate in the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues, scheduled to be held in Russia's capital, Moscow, from May 27 to 29, according to sources. Sources said that NSA Ajit Doval was scheduled to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues to be held in Moscow, Russia, on 27-29 May 2025. 'He is, however, unable to participate in the meeting due to indisposition with a seasonal flu,' they said. They added that NSA Doval looks forward to bilateral engagement with Russia on strategic and security matters at an early date. Last week, sources had said Ajit Doval was expected to visit Russia this week. During his visit to St Petersburg last year for the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting, Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and exchanged a handshake. In a statement released on Telegram, the Russian Embassy in India had said that during his meeting with NSA Doval, President Putin praised the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia and emphasised the crucial role of security issues in bilateral relations. 'During the conversation, Vladimir Putin noted the successful development of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia and stressed the importance of security issues in bilateral relations, thanking the Indian side for maintaining dialogue in this area,' the statement said. During the visit, Doval also had a bilateral meeting with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs meeting in St Petersburg. In the statement released on Telegram, the Russian Embassy in India called New Delhi one of Moscow's like-minded partners in the world. During the meeting, attention was particularly paid to the multi-level trust-based political dialogue between Russia and India. 'New Delhi is one of Moscow's main like-minded partners in the world arena, whose friendship has confidently stood the test of time. Our countries are jointly grappling with the challenges of the 21st century, -- underscored Sergey Shoigu. At the meeting, a wide range of issues of mutual interest were discussed,' the Russian Embassy in India said in a statement shared on Telegram. 'Particular attention was paid to the multi-level trust-based political dialogue between Russia and India, built on regular contacts between the leaders. The Secretary of Russia's Security Council separately noted the significance of the bilateral summit held in July,' it added. (ANI)
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
NSA Ajit Doval to visit Russia next week: sources
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is expected to visit Russia next week, according to sources. The development comes as a seven-party Indian parliamentary delegation is visiting several nations to garner global support against terrorism. The outreach follows the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, with counterterrorism cooperation emerging as a central theme in all diplomatic engagements. Last year, on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in St Petersburg, Russia, Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and exchanged a handshake. In a statement released on Telegram, the Russian Embassy in India had said that during his meeting with NSA Doval, President Putin praised the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia and emphasised the crucial role of security issues in bilateral relations. 'During the conversation, Vladimir Putin noted the successful development of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia and stressed the importance of security issues in bilateral relations, thanking the Indian side for maintaining dialogue in this area,' the statement said. During the visit, Doval also had a bilateral meeting with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs meeting in St Petersburg. In the statement released on Telegram, the Russian Embassy in India called New Delhi one of Moscow's like minded partners in the world. During the meeting, attention was particularly paid to the multi-level trust-based political dialogue between Russia and India. 'New Delhi is one of Moscow's main like-minded partners in the world arena, whose friendship has confidently stood the test of time. Our countries are jointly grappling with the challenges of the 21st century, -- underscored Sergey Shoigu. At the meeting, a wide range of issues of mutual interest were discussed,' the Russian Embassy in India said in a statement shared on Telegram. 'Particular attention was paid to the multi-level trust-based political dialogue between Russia and India built on regular contacts between the leaders. The Secretary of Russia's Security Council separately noted the significance of the bilateral summit held in July,' it added. Both sides reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and discussed important issues of mutual interest. (ANI)
