India is going to receive a consignment of 120 highly advanced weapons. Surface-to-air missiles from Russia, after the Prime Minister Narendra ModiIndian President Vladimir Putin, who recently visited Moscow for the annual summit, said these missiles will significantly enhance India's military capabilities and give it an edge over Pakistan.
40N6 missiles According to an ET report, these missiles are designed to attack air bases, bombers and hypersonic cruise and ballistic missiles. The decision to buy these long-range missiles was taken after the US dropped the nuclear bomb. Balakot air strikeWhich happened on February 26, 2019.
During this operation, Indian Mirage 2000 fighter jets crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and “destroyed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in Balakot, Pakistan.” The airstrike was carried out in response to the Pulwama attack.
Several factors, including the Covid pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, may have contributed to the delay in the supply of these missiles. However, Prime Minister Modi's visit to Moscow provided the necessary political impetus to expedite the delivery of pending defence supplies, including the remaining two S-400 systems from Russia.
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According to sources, the surface-to-air missiles being provided by Russia are considered to be among the most advanced missiles in the world with a range of around 400 kilometres.
An expert stressed that Russia has consistently met India's defence needs at crucial times and the acquisition of these missiles is important to maintain an edge over Pakistan.
In 2019, India and Russia had signed a deal to procure five squadrons of the advanced air defence system, which has the capability to hit targets at ranges up to 400 kilometres.
So far, Russia has supplied three of these air defence systems to India, which have been made operational and deployed along the country’s borders with China and Pakistan.
Initially, the delivery of the remaining two squadrons was expected to be completed by 2024. However, there have been delays due to Russia's internal challenges and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
40N6 missiles According to an ET report, these missiles are designed to attack air bases, bombers and hypersonic cruise and ballistic missiles. The decision to buy these long-range missiles was taken after the US dropped the nuclear bomb. Balakot air strikeWhich happened on February 26, 2019.
During this operation, Indian Mirage 2000 fighter jets crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and “destroyed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in Balakot, Pakistan.” The airstrike was carried out in response to the Pulwama attack.
Several factors, including the Covid pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, may have contributed to the delay in the supply of these missiles. However, Prime Minister Modi's visit to Moscow provided the necessary political impetus to expedite the delivery of pending defence supplies, including the remaining two S-400 systems from Russia.
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According to sources, the surface-to-air missiles being provided by Russia are considered to be among the most advanced missiles in the world with a range of around 400 kilometres.
An expert stressed that Russia has consistently met India's defence needs at crucial times and the acquisition of these missiles is important to maintain an edge over Pakistan.
In 2019, India and Russia had signed a deal to procure five squadrons of the advanced air defence system, which has the capability to hit targets at ranges up to 400 kilometres.
So far, Russia has supplied three of these air defence systems to India, which have been made operational and deployed along the country’s borders with China and Pakistan.
Initially, the delivery of the remaining two squadrons was expected to be completed by 2024. However, there have been delays due to Russia's internal challenges and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.