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India Eyes Additional S-400 Systems Amid Regional Tensions
10/7/2025
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- India plans to discuss production or purchase of five additional S-400 air defense systems from Russia, and seeks RVV-BD missiles for Su-30 MKI fleet against Pakistani air capabilities.
- Two of the five systems from a previous $5.43 billion deal will be delivered by 2026.
- The plan may involve three systems purchased outright, with remainder built in India via technology transfer.
