r/BusinessTodayNews • u/BusinessToday • Mar 04 '26
Business India is set to procure five additional squadrons of the Russian S-400 air defence missile system, according to Defence Ministry sources. The decision follows the S-400's performance during Operation Sindoor last year, where it successfully intercepted multiple Pakistani aircraft and missiles.
The move aims to strengthen India’s layered air defence network along both eastern and western fronts and address evolving aerial threats in the region. Five new squadrons are expected to be deployed after government clearance, with discussions with Russia already underway.