Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:54pm on 03 Jun 2026,Wednesday India Global
India has received the fourth S-400 air defence squadron from Russia, boosting the country's defence capabilities. The delivery is part of a 2018 agreement for five S-400 squadrons. Three squadrons are already operational, while the fourth is expected to be deployed soon. The S-400 system can detect and destroy fighter jets, drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles at long distances. Deliveries were delayed due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Only one squadron remains to be delivered. India is also planning to buy five more S-400 squadrons and is developing its own long-range air defence system under Project Kusha.
