India pressures Russia on S-400 delays, $1.1bn deal in balance
Indian MoD has urged Russia for a firm delivery timeline for the remaining two S-400 air defence squadrons, now delayed to 2026-27. Sources confirm these delays, linked to the Ukraine war, create critical gaps in India's air defence. Failure to meet schedules now jeopardizes a potential new $1.1 billion deal for 2-3 additional units.