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New Delhi : A contract was signed on October 5, 2018, for delivery of S-400 Missile system from Russia. The Government is aware of all developments that may impact procurement of Defence Equipment. It takes sovereign decisions based on threat perception, operational and technological aspects, to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges. The deliveries are as per contractual timelines.

The S-400 Missile is a potent system in terms of its operational capability to provide continuous and effective air defence system to a very large area. With the   induction of this system, air defence capability of the nation will be significantly enhanced, according to a PIB release.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha on December 3, 2021.