New Delhi, September 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Russia will fulfil its commitments to deliver the remaining S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, confirming that the issue is expected to figure in discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Putin’s upcoming visit to New Delhi.
“Russia is capable of fulfilling its obligations, and they will be fulfilled. This issue is being mentioned during the conversations of our two leaders,” Peskov said while addressing Indian media during a virtual briefing hosted by Sputnik India.
India signed a $5.43 billion agreement with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 air defence systems. Delivery of the two systems remaining under the contract is expected to be completed in 2026.
The issue comes amid continued expansion of India-Russia defence cooperation. On March 27, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the acquisition of additional Russian S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems.
The Ministry of Defence had said that proposals cleared for the Indian Air Force also included Medium Transport Aircraft, Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft and the overhaul of Su-30 aero engine aggregates.
According to the Ministry, induction of the Medium Transport Aircraft to replace the AN-32 and IL-76 transport fleet would meet the strategic, tactical and operational airlift requirements of the armed forces.
It had also stated that the S-400 would help counter enemy long-range air vectors targeting vital areas, while Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft would support offensive counter and coordinated air operations, besides providing stealth intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The overhaul of Su-30 engines and aggregates would extend the aircraft’s service life and meet operational requirements, the Ministry said.
Peskov on Tuesday also emphasised the need to deepen long-standing military and technical cooperation between India and Russia, saying Moscow was ready to share advanced military equipment with its Indian partners.
Referring to the BrahMos missile programme, he said the two countries should explore further upgrades, including additional capabilities aimed at improving the missile’s effectiveness and competitiveness.
“We are satisfied with our cooperation in the military field and in the technical-military field with India. It has very rich traditions, and it is a deeply rooted cooperation,” Peskov said.
He highlighted the joint production of BrahMos missiles as an example of cooperation that has gone beyond a conventional buyer-seller relationship and said it was now time to consider improving the missiles and adding new capabilities.
Peskov said military cooperation would be an important subject during Putin’s visit to New Delhi, while stressing that details of sensitive defence discussions could not be made public.
“Cooperation in the military field is a very sensitive sphere and, of course, no one would discuss it publicly and openly,” he said, adding that several issues in this area would be on the agenda during the visit.
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