India wants to buy more S-400s; Russia says it is considering the offer.
FSMTC said India appreciated the S-400 after Operation Sindoor and wanted to buy more; the two sides will discuss expanding the contract on aircraft, air defense, UAVs and shipbuilding in New Delhi.
India has expressed its desire to purchase additional S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems; Russia has indicated it is considering the possibility of fulfilling this request. This information was provided by Dmitry Shugayev, Director of the Federal Agency for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of Russia, ahead of the Russia-India summit.
According to Dmitry Shugayev, Indian military experts are particularly interested in Russia's latest air defense systems, which have proven effective, and "the Indian side wants more of these systems." He said that prospects for cooperation are being discussed and the two sides maintain close communication.
Evaluating effectiveness and making comparisons based on FSMTC's statements.
The head of FSMTC reiterated that the Indian Army had highly appreciated the effectiveness of the S-400 Triumf in Operation Sindoor. Immediately after the operation ended, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent congratulations to the operating force, according to Shugayev.
According to Shugayev, "even leading Western research institutes acknowledge the effectiveness of the S-400," at 90%, compared to about 50% for the US-made Patriot system. These figures were cited by FSMTC.
| System | Evaluating effectiveness | Source |
|---|---|---|
| S-400 | 90% | According to FSMTC, citing a Western research institute. |
| prisoner | Approximately 50% | According to FSMTC, citing a Western research institute. |
Russia-India defense cooperation: topics for discussion and expansion.
Shugayev said that at the upcoming summit in New Delhi, India and Russia will review new military-technical projects and discuss expanding existing contracts. The main topics of discussion will concern aircraft, air defense systems, cooperation in unmanned technology, and support for new shipbuilding at Indian shipyards.
Defense cooperation projects are underway.
- License granted for the production of the Su-30MKI fighter jet.
- Aircraft engines
- T-90S tank
- BrahMos missile development
- Modernizing previously delivered equipment.
- Cooperation in various other areas of defense technology.
Summit schedule
At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India from December 4-5 and attend the 23rd annual India-Russia Summit in New Delhi. During his visit to New Delhi, President Putin will hold talks with Prime Minister Modi. Indian President Droupadi Murmu will also host a welcoming reception.
Technical and operational perspective (based on source information)
India's expressed desire to purchase more S-400s, as noted by the FSMTC, is linked to a positive assessment of their operational effectiveness in real-world scenarios. The planned exchanges on air defense systems, unmanned technology, and shipbuilding support reflect the focus of technical cooperation between the two sides, along with the possibility of expanding existing contracts. These points are derived from statements and plans mentioned by the FSMTC ahead of the conference.
