India set to receive 4th unit of S-400 missile systems early next month
India is set to receive its fourth unit of the S-400 missile system from Russia early next month. This delivery is part of a larger procurement deal signed in 2018, which includes a total of five units. The S-400 systems are expected to enhance India's air defense capabilities significantly.
- ▪India signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia in October 2018 for five units of the S-400 missile systems.
- ▪Three units have already been delivered, with the fourth expected to arrive in the first part of next month.
- ▪The S-400 missile systems played a crucial role during Operation Sindoor and were used extensively during a military conflict with Pakistan.
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India set to receive 4th unit of S-400 missile systems early next monthIndia set to receive 4th unit of S-400 missile systems early next monthUpdated on: Apr 28, 2026 3:05 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, India is expected to receive the fourth unit of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system from Russia in the first part of next month that is expected to further enhance the IAF's air defence mechanism, sources in the security establishment said on Tuesday.India set to receive 4th unit of S-400 missile systems early next monthIn October 2018, India signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to procure five units of the missile systems and three of them have already been delivered.The sources said the fifth unit of the missile will be delivered by November under an updated…
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