India's S-400 shield on track: Russian deliveries remain on schedule
India's acquisition of the S-400 missile defense system from Russia is progressing as planned, with deliveries on schedule. This system is integral to India's air defense strategy and enhances its capabilities against various aerial threats. The S-400's advanced technology has already proven effective in previous military operations.
- ▪Russia's supplies of the S-400 missile defense system to India are on schedule.
- ▪The upcoming delivery will add another squadron to India's air defense network.
- ▪The S-400 can engage aerial threats at ranges of up to 400 km and detect targets from 600 km away.
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News/Defence News/India's S-400 shield on track: Russian deliveries remain on scheduleIndia's S-400 shield on track: Russian deliveries remain on scheduleTOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 20, 2026, 12:22 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge File photo Russia’s supplies of its S-400 missile defence system to India are on schedule, Reuters reported citing Interfax.The upcoming delivery will add another squadron to India’s air defence network as New Delhi continues strengthening its aerial shield.The S-400 surface-to-air missile system is considered a key element of India’s “Sudarshan Chakra” air defence architecture and is among the world’s most advanced long-range missile defence systems.Developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey, the S-400 can engage aerial threats including aircraft,…
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