Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:22pm on 03 Jun 2026,Wednesday International
India has received the fourth squadron of the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf, strengthening its long-range air defence network. The delivery is part of a 2018 agreement with Russia for five squadrons, with three already operational and one remaining to be delivered. Each squadron includes command-and-control units, advanced radars, missile launchers and 128 missiles with engagement ranges from 120 km to 380 km. Delays caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict had slowed deliveries. India has also approved plans to acquire five additional S-400 squadrons while simultaneously advancing the indigenous Project Kusha to develop comparable air defence capabilities. (PC: X)
