Archive · 4 Oct 2025
India Mulls Buying More S-400 Systems Following Operation
India is looking to purchase more S-400 missile systems from Russia, after they performed well during a military operation called Sindoor.
India previously bought five of these systems in 2018, with three already delivered.
The country might also consider the S-500 missile system.
Talks about the new purchases are likely to happen when Russia's President visits India.
These missiles are known for their effectiveness.
India is considering buying more S-400 missile systems from Russia.
The potential purchase may be discussed during a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
India signed a USD 5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 to buy five S-400 systems.
Three squadrons of the S-400 have already been delivered.
The S-400 systems proved effective during Operation Sindoor.
- Who
- India and Russia
- What
- India is considering buying more S-400 missile systems and potentially the S-500.
- When
- Discussions may occur during Russian President Vladimir Putin's December visit to India.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The S-400 systems proved effective during Operation Sindoor.
- Missile System
- S-400
- Deal Signed (2018)
- USD 5.43 billion
- Units Purchased
- 5 squadrons
- Units Delivered
- 3 squadrons
- Operation Name
- Operation Sindoor
