Russia begins supplying S-400 air defence missile systems to India

Russia has started supplying S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems to India. The first squadron will be deployed near the Western front from where India will be able to tackle threats from both Western and Northern borders with Pakistan and China.

As per Indian defence industry sources, parts of the air defence system have started reaching India. The equipment is being brought through both air and sea routes.

The contract for S-400 air defence system was signed by India in a Rs 35,000 crore deal. Under the deal, five squadrons would be provided to India that would be capable of tacking air threats from up to 400 km.