The Indian side is buying the additional five squadrons of the AI defence systems after achieving major success against Pakistan last year, where they also secured the longest ever air kill when a high-value Pakistani spy plane was hit by the S-400 missile.
The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is also likely to clear a major indigenous project to buy around one lakh Vibhav point attack anti-tank mines developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Over 6,000 military personnel will take part in this year's Republic Day Parade, with Bhairav Battalion and Shaktibaan regiment to take part in the parade for the first time.
The S-400 air defence system, which shot down a Pakistani air forces asset at the longest range in the world, would be showcased at the Department of military affairs tableau during the Republic Day 2026 parade for the first time, according to Air Commodore Manish Sabharwal.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the importance of the relationship with Moscow, stating that from oil and gas to defence equipment, which played a seminal role in Operation Sindoor, Russia has stood by India, and that the ties between the t
Anand, while speaking to ANI, said that India has found its balance between the US, Russia, and the other powers that dominate the global geopolitical situation.
During the ongoing visit of the Russian Preisident Vladimir Putin to India, the two sides are expected to discuss major projects like the second overhauling of the Su-30 fighter jets, equipping Indian fleet with the R-37 air to air missiles that can hit targets at up more than 200 Kms alo
Prime Minister Modi is set to host a private dinner for Russian President Putin shortly after his arrival in New Delhi today. On December 5, Putin will receive a ceremonial welcome and a tri-services guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhawan, before he proceeds to the Raj Ghat to pay homage a
Rajnath Singh will meet Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov in New Delhi as Russia approves a key logistics pact with India ahead of President Putin's visit. Moscow says talks may cover S-400 systems, the Su-57 fighter jet, and nuclear cooperation, highlighting strong strategic ties.
Ahead of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, Herve Delphin, European Union (EU) Envoy to India highlighted how the relationship between the bloc and India has grown in the past few years despite the Russian question and said India to factor in "Russia an aggressor".
Russian FDI equity inflows into India surged more than threefold in FY2025 to USD 18.45 million, up from USD 5.16 million in FY2024, marking the highest level in four years and a renewal in economic engagement between the two countries.