India moves to buy 5 more S-400s after Op Sindoor success; Russia sends cost proposal
The decision for approval will be taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security after the cost is finalised and a green signal obtained from the finance ministry.
India is considering purchasing five additional S-400 Triumf air defense systems from Russia following the success of Op Sindoor. The Russian government has sent a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) proposal to India, detailing the construction and material costs, for the negotiation process to commence. The final S-400 system contracted by India in 2018 will arrive in November.
Although there is no confirmation of a decision on acquiring two squadrons of fifth-generation SU-57 fighter aircraft, the Indian Air Force has shown interest in Russia's proposal due to the deployment of China's J-20 fifth-generation fighter at several Tibetan airbases. The Cabinet Committee on Security will take the final decision on approving the additional S-400 systems after finalizing the cost with Moscow and obtaining approval from the Indian finance ministry.
The fifth S-400 system will be stationed in India's eastern sector, bordering China. During Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the S-400 system proved effective, intercepting a Pakistani early airborne warning aircraft from a distance of 314 kilometers. The Indian defense cooperation with Russia is expected to strengthen during the upcoming BRICS summit in September, particularly in the hypersonic missile sector.
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