Deployment of first regiment of S-400 by Feb 2022
The Indian Air Force is likely to complete the deployment of the first regiment of the S-400 Triumf missile systems at an airbase in Punjab by February, military officials said on Saturday. They said the process of deployment of the missile system has begun and it will take at least six more weeks to complete the deployment. The first regiment of the missile system is being deployed in such a way that it can cover parts of the border with China in the northern sector as well as the frontier with Pakistan. “The transportation of various critical components of the
India deploys first S-400 air defence system in Punjab sector
In a major boost to the country’s air defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in the Punjab sector. “The first squadron is being deployed in the Punjab sector. The batteries of the first squadron would be capable of taking care of aerial threats from both Pakistan and China,” government sources told ANI. Parts of the Russian missile system had started reaching India earlier this month and the unit is expected to be operationalized in the next few weeks, they said. The S-400 air defence system was contracted
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