In a major boost to the country’s air DEFENCE capabilities, theIndian Air Force(IAF) is deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in thePunjabsector.
Parts of the Russian missile system had started reaching India earlier this month and the unit is expected to be operationalized in the next few weeks, they said.
The S-400 air defence system was contracted for by India in a deal worth around Rs 35,000 crore and five squadrons would be provided to India for tacking air threats from up to 400 km.
The first squadron deliveries are expected to be complete by the end of this year.