CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The S-400 air defence missiles will be purchased by India from Russia in a deal worth more than ₹35, 000 crore over three years. Russia will begin supplying India with the third squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in January or February of next year, despite its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Detailed explanation-2: -In November 2021, Russia stated that it had begun delivery of S-400 missiles to India and that deployment was proceeding as scheduled. India has already received two S-400 system from Russia and third squadron will be delivered in November 2022. According to reports, that system was delivered in November 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -Five Squadrons Of S-400s For India The first two squadrons of S-400 air defense systems have been operationalized in the northern and eastern sectors. The system can engage adversary fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, ballistic and cruise missiles, and cruise missiles flying up to 400 kilometers away.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first two squadrons have been deployed to take care of the Ladakh sector along with the sensitive Chicken’s neck corridor in West Bengal and the entire northeastern region.