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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India is buying S-400 air defence missile systems from which country?
A
USA
B
France
C
Russia
D
Canada
Explanation: 

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: -India has signed a deal worth over Rs 35, 000 crore to acquire five squadrons of the S-400 air defence missiles from Russia over three years and deliveries of all units are expected to get over by end of the next financial year.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -IAF will receive S-400 air defence system from Russia by 2023.

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