India and Russia Discuss Additional S-400 Missile System Deliveries Amid Ongoing Contract Completion
India and Russia are negotiating additional deliveries of the Russian-made S-400 long-range air defence systems beyond the five regimental sets ordered in 2018. Russia is completing pending shipments delayed by the Ukraine conflict, with the fourth system expected soon and the final one by November. The S-400's performance during India's Operation Sindoor has influenced India's interest in expanding its inventory as part of its broader military modernization efforts.