Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Russia Offers India Five More S-400 Air-Defence Squadrons
India wants to make its air-defence system stronger.
Russia has offered to provide five more S-400 units.
These units help protect large areas from possible air attacks.
The proposal could cost more than ₹50,000 crore.
India already has four of the five S-400 units it previously ordered from Russia.
The last unit from that order is expected later this year.
India is also seeking more than 280 missiles for its S-400 system.
The new plan is still being considered and is not yet a final agreement.
Russia has proposed selling India five additional S-400 Triumf squadrons.
The proposed project is estimated to exceed ₹50,000 crore.
India’s Defence Ministry is processing Russia’s tender response, but no deal has been signed.
India has received four of five squadrons from its 2018 S-400 agreement, with the final squadron expected later this year.
India is also pursuing more than 280 interceptor missiles and discussing domestic maintenance and possible technology transfer.
- Who
- The Government of India, the Indian Air Force, and Russia are involved.
- What
- Russia has proposed five additional S-400 Triumf squadrons, along with more than 280 interceptor missiles.
- When
- The proposal is currently being processed; the final squadron from India’s earlier order is expected later this year.
- Where
- The proposal concerns India’s air-defence network and the Indian Air Force.
- Why
- India is seeking to strengthen its long-range, layered air-defence capabilities and replenish missile stocks.
- Proposed acquisition
- Five additional S-400 Triumf squadrons
- Estimated value
- More than ₹50,000 crore
- Current status
- Russia’s tender response is being processed; no final deal has been signed
- Existing order
- Four of five previously ordered squadrons have been delivered
- Additional missiles
- More than 280 S-400 interceptor missiles
- Expected final delivery
- The fifth squadron from the 2018 agreement is expected later this year
- Domestic participation
- Discussions include maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities and possible technology transfer or local production