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: -Russia asserted that it delivered its most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile, S-400, to India on time despite pressure from Washington.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Now both China and India have their respective S-400 air defence systems deployed along the Line of Actual Control.