Russia delivers fourth S-400 squadron to India

India received the fourth squadron of Russia-made S-400 air defence systems from Russia on Wednesday, according to reports from Indian media and officials.

The new unit will strengthen India's long-range missile and air defence network, which matters for its ability to respond to aircraft, drones, and missile threats.

  • India is one of the few countries to operate the S-400 system outside Russia.
  • The system's name comes from a NATO reporting code, not from its Russian designation.
  • Air defense systems can be paired with radar networks to create layered protection over wide areas.

India-Pakistan Conflict

India-Pakistan tensions remain centered on Kashmir, cross-border militancy, and military signaling along land, air, sea, and now wider regional fronts.

India-Pakistan Conflict— full background & timeline
Russia delivers fourth S-400 squadron to India | Implica