Russia recently started supplying S-400 Triumf air defence system to India, giving a major boost to Indian defence capabilities.

Highlights

• These defence systems will boost India’s capabilities to take out cruise missiles and enemy fighter aircraft at long range.
• The announcement that Russia started supplying S-400 systems to India, was made during Dubai Air Show.
• First squadron of this system will be deployed near Western border of India. it will help in tackling threats from both Northern as well as Western borders with China and Pakistan.

Missile requirement of India

India will require five squadrons to tackle air threats from up to 400-km. First squadron of the S-400 system is likely to be complete by end of 2021.