Russia to supply S-400 missile systems to India
By Trend
Russia and India have signed a number of agreements in the military-technical sphere.
These include the agreements on the delivery of S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems, building Project 11356 frigates for the Indian Navy, as well as establishing an Indian-Russian company for building of Ka-226T helicopters, TASS reports.
The documents were signed following the talks of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The S-400 Triumf is the most advanced long-range anti-aircraft missile system that went into service in 2007. It is capable of destroying aircraft and cruise missiles at a distance of up to 400 km and ballistic targets flying at a speed of 4.8 km per second at a distance of 60 km.
China has been the first foreign buyer of the S-400 system. The
sides announced about signing the contract in the spring of 2015.
According to media reports, thedeal
was worth about $3 billion.
Six Project 11356 frigates were built for the Russian Navy, however, the construction of the last three remained open to question because they are equipped with power units produced in Ukraine.
The Indian Navy has six Russian-made Talwar-class frigates, precursors of Project 11356 ships, designed for export.
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