{
  "id": 5720467,
  "title": "India moves to buy 5 more S-400s after Op Sindoor success; Russia sends cost proposal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/india-moves-to-buy-5-more-s-400s-after-op-sindoor-success-russia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T04:26:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-moves-to-buy-5-more-s-400s-after-op-sindoor-success-russia-sends-cost-proposal-101788581043780.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/donald-trump-sends-envoys-to-russia-ukraine-with-plan-to-end-war",
        "published": "2026-09-05T06:52:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}