S-400, key arms deals with Russia on track

S-400, key arms deals with Russia on track: Indian Ambassador to Russia-

 India has requested a quick delivery of missiles, ammunition and assault rifles from Russia under the emergency purchase route during a visit by a top delegation to Moscow led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

The requests – which include spares for the army –are believed to have been looked at positively by Russia, with an assurance that quick deliveries would be made, considering the tense situation on the border with China.

 All major bilateral defence contracts, including deliveries of the S-400 air defence missile systems, are on schedule and the Covid-19 pandemic will have no effect on their implementation timeline, the Indian Ambassador to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma has said.

Know about S-400 -

Which country has S- 400?

Russia's

The S-400 surface-to-air missile system is one of Russia's most advanced antiaircraft weapons. It is an upgraded version of the S-300, the Soviet Union's answer to the American Patriot missile batteries introduced during the Cold War

What is S- 400 deal?

It is designed to destroy aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, including medium-range missiles, and can also be used against ground installations. The S-400 can engage targets at a distance of 400 km and at an altitude of up to 30 km.

     How good is the S -400 missile system?

  Why the S-400 Missile is Highly Effective — If Used Correctly. ... Modern long-range surface-to-air missile systems provide some of the most effective air defense in existence. However, extended-range SAMs are also inherently vulnerable to standoff and saturation attacks if not properly supported.

Why is S-400 dangerous?

The Limitations of SAM Capabilities

An S-400, for instance, could be a formidable threat to a limited enemy incursion, but even a full S-400 battalion only has around eight missile launchers, typically with four missiles each. 32 missiles are certainly enough to cause serious harm to a limited attack.

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