Russia ships India’s fourth S-400 system, to be deployed by May end | Exclusive
Russia has shipped India's fourth S-400 air defence system, which is expected to arrive by mid-May and be deployed in Rajasthan. The system is intended to bolster India's missile defence capabilities against Pakistan. India also plans to acquire additional S-400 systems and establish domestic maintenance and production facilities.
- ▪The pre-dispatch inspection of the fourth S-400 system by Indian Air Force officials was completed by April 18, 2026.
- ▪The system is expected to be deployed in the Rajasthan sector to strengthen defences against Pakistan.
- ▪India plans to purchase 280 S-400 missiles to replenish those used during Operation Sindoor and build a reserve.
- ▪India fired 11 long-range S-400 missiles during Operation Sindoor, neutralizing multiple Pakistani aerial platforms.
- ▪India intends to acquire 12 Pantsir air defence systems from Russia and produce 40 more domestically under the 'Make in India' initiative.
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Russia ships India’s fourth S-400 system, to be deployed by May end | ExclusiveAccording to authoritative sources, the pre-dispatch inspection by IAF officials of the in-bound S-400 system was completed by April 18.Updated on: Apr 28, 2026 6:22 PM ISTBy Shishir GuptaShare viaCopy link On the eve of Operation Sindoor anniversary, the fourth Russian S-400 air defence system is on its way to India and is expected to be received at Indian port by mid-May. The fifth S-400 system, which performed admirably during Operation Sindoor, is expected to be shipped to India in November this year.Russian S-400 system in the background with PM Modi at Adampur air base post Operation SindoorThe Modi government has already given a green signal for acquisition of five more S-400 systems, which have the…
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