CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -Now both China and India have their respective S-400 air defence systems deployed along the Line of Actual Control. The deployment of the missiles have been planned in such a way that the entire northern to eastern sector with China would be covered by them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Russia could deliver all five regiments of the S-400 air defense system to India by the end of 2023, Tass reported, citing the latest announcement made by the CEO of Rosoboronexport.