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India.com
an hour ago
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- India.com
Not afraid of US, India to purchase S-400, R-37M and..., govt set to give a tough reply to..., not Pakistan, China
New Delhi: India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has had a very important meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers' meeting held in Qingdao, China. The clarity and frank language in which India's defense needs and technical cooperation with Russia have been talked about in India's official press release are an indication that India is now moving towards entering into a much-needed defense agreement with Russia to rapidly upgrade its air defense and air-to-air missile capabilities. What was the agenda? The official press release issued after the meeting between Rajnath Singh, and the Russian Defense Minister specifically talks about air defense systems, air-to-air missiles, modern capabilities and air platforms. Defense industry experts have already been indicating that India wants cooperation from Russia for indigenous production of air-to-air missiles and their integration in Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. A report this week said that India has seriously advanced the talks towards purchasing the S-500 air defense system from Russia. Production of long-range missiles in India At Aero India 2025, Russia officially proposed the sale of its long-range R-37M air-to-air missile, which is exported as RVV-BD, to India. In the Russian proposal, this missile was proposed to be locally produced in India under 'Make in India'. In March this year, the Russian state-owned arms company Rosoboronexport (ROE) confirmed that Russia and India are discussing joint development and production of modern guided aircraft missiles. The purpose of this partnership is not only to meet India's military needs, but also to export to friendly countries. That is, if this agreement is reached between India and Russia, India can make air-to-air missiles under Make in India and sell them to any third country, just like India sells BrahMos missiles. Increasing striking power of Su-30 MKI During Operation Sindoor, India fired BrahMos missiles on Pakistani military bases from Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The block-upgrade plan for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI of the Indian Air Force was already underway, but after Operation Sindoor, it has now gained momentum. Russia has made it clear that it will work with Indian defense companies in this upgrade. This upgrade will be carried out in India under the leadership of HAL, and it includes new AESA radar, electronic warfare system, infrared search and track (IRST) and modern cockpit interface. This upgrade will prepare the aircraft according to the needs of 5th generation warfare.
New Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Russia backs India on cross-border terror, Rajnath talks arms delivery
NEW DELHI: Russia once again expressed its solidarity with India on the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed cross-border terrorism and defence cooperation in a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, China on Thursday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday informed that Singh also held bilateral meetings with the defence ministers of Belarus, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, with India's fight against terrorism in the wake of Operation Sindoor among the common issues discussed. The Singh-Belousov meeting included in-depth discussions on a range of subjects, covering current geopolitical situations, cross-border terrorism, and Indo-Russian defence cooperation. The MoD said key topics also included the 'supply of S-400 systems, Su-30 MKI upgrades, and procurement of critical military hardware in expeditious timeframes'. The S-400 advanced air defence system has the capability of targeting threats up to 400 km. It was deployed during Operation Sindoor. The contract for five missile systems was inked in 2018 for around `35,000 crore. India has so far received three squadrons of the air defence system, which are operationalised and deployed along the borders with China and Pakistan.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
India to procure two more S-400 from Russia, plans to upgrade Su-30 MKI
Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov assured his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh that the remaining two squadrons of S-400 missile systems will be delivered by 2026-27, despite delays caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. The two held high-level talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in China and reaffirmed their long-standing defence the meeting, India also formally expressed its intent to procure two additional S-400 systems, following their successful deployment during Operation Sindoor earlier this year. The S-400 system, capable of detecting targets up to 600 km away and intercepting them at ranges of up to 400 km, played a crucial role in India's air defence posture during the May 7–10 military standoff with defence minister has assured Rajnath Singh that the remaining two squadrons of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems—part of a USD 5.43 billion deal signed in 2018—will be delivered by 2026-27. The deliveries had been delayed due to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. India has already received three of the five units. The discussions also covered the modernisation of India's fleet of approximately 260 Su-30 MKI fighter jets. These Russian-origin aircraft, which were instrumental during Operation Sindoor, are set to undergo significant upgrades aimed at enhancing their combat capabilities. The talks included plans for co-production of air-to-air missiles and other critical military Singh also held separate bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan, reinforcing India's commitment to defence cooperation across the SCO region. He highlighted India's progress in domestic defence production and reiterated the need for technical collaboration in modern warfare India is developing its own air defence system, Project Kusha, with operational deployment planned for 2028-2029. The country is also exploring other defence technologies, including hypersonic missiles and drone warfare capabilities.- Ends
India Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India and Russia discuss supply of S-400s
New Delhi presently has three of the Russian-made mobile surface-to-air missile systems Moscow and New Delhi have discussed the supply of the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, the Indian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Friday. The discussions took place during a meeting between Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on Thursday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defense Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China. "It was one of the most important recent meetings between the leaders of the two nations, being held in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor and the consequent necessity of augmenting defense production, especially in critical items such as air defense, air-to-air missiles, modern capabilities, and upgrades of air platforms," the Indian Defense Ministry said. "Supply of S-400 systems, Su-30 MKI upgrades, and procurement of critical military hardware in expeditious timeframes were some of the key takeaways of the meeting." "Operation Sindoor" is the codename given to India's May 7 strikes on alleged terrorist facilities in Pakistan-controlled territory. India has said that the operation was in response to a terrorist attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory in April that killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. The S-400s played an important role in defending Indian air bases and other military installations against retaliatory Pakistani strikes, earning the praise of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Platforms like the S-400 have given unprecedented strength to the country," Modi said in an address to the soldiers in May, against the backdrop of an S-400 system. "A strong security shield has become the identity of India." India presently has taken delivery of three of five S-400 air defense systems it purchased from Russia for $5.43 billion in 2018. The remaining two are slated for delivery in 2026. India's military currently relies heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of its arsenal being of Russian make. New Delhi has a fleet of 259 Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft, with 84 planes due to be upgraded with Russian assistance, according to the Hindu. During Thursday's meeting of defense ministers, Belousov stressed the importance of the Russia-India partnership, noting that Moscow's long-term friendship with New Delhi extended into the military-technical sector.
Russia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Russia Today
India and Russia discuss supply of S-400s
Moscow and New Delhi have discussed the supply of the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, the Indian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Friday. The discussions took place during a meeting between Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on Thursday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defense Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China. 'It was one of the most important recent meetings between the leaders of the two nations, being held in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor and the consequent necessity of augmenting defense production, especially in critical items such as air defense, air-to-air missiles, modern capabilities, and upgrades of air platforms,' the Indian Defense Ministry said. 'Supply of S-400 systems, Su-30 MKI upgrades, and procurement of critical military hardware in expeditious timeframes were some of the key takeaways of the meeting.' 'Operation Sindoor' is the codename given to India's May 7 strikes on alleged terrorist facilities in Pakistan-controlled territory. India has said that the operation was in response to a terrorist attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory in April that killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. The S-400s played an important role in defending Indian air bases and other military installations against retaliatory Pakistani strikes, earning the praise of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Platforms like the S-400 have given unprecedented strength to the country,' Modi said in an address to the soldiers in May, against the backdrop of an S-400 system. 'A strong security shield has become the identity of India.' India presently has taken delivery of three of five S-400 air defense systems it purchased from Russia for $5.43 billion in 2018. The remaining two are slated for delivery in 2026. India's military currently relies heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of its arsenal being of Russian make. New Delhi has a fleet of 259 Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft, with 84 planes due to be upgraded with Russian assistance, according to the Hindu. During Thursday's meeting of defense ministers, Belousov stressed the importance of the Russia-India partnership, noting that Moscow's long-term friendship with New Delhi extended into the military-technical sector.
