Overview
- Denis Alipov confirmed that discussions on acquiring more S-400 units remain ongoing but he declined to specify any timeline or deal terms.
- He hailed the S-400’s performance during Operation Sindoor, crediting it with successfully engaging incoming Pakistani missiles and drones.
- The jointly produced BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles also saw successful deployment, reinforcing the value of India-Russia collaboration.
- Defence ties guided by the IRIGC-M&MTC mechanism have evolved from a buyer-seller model to joint research, co-development and co-production of advanced systems.
- Bilateral projects span licensed production of T-90 tanks, Su-30 MKI fighters, MiG-29 and Kamov helicopters, the INS Vikramaditya refit and local manufacture of Ak-203 rifles.