India's ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ gets more powerful: Fourth S-400 squadron arrives from Russia
India has received its fourth squadron of the S-400 Sudarshan air defence system from Russia, enhancing its aerial defence capabilities. This delivery is part of a 2018 agreement for five squadrons, with the fifth expected soon. The S-400 system has been integrated into India's air defence architecture and has played a significant role in recent military operations.
- ▪The fourth S-400 squadron arrived from Russia and will be deployed soon.
- ▪India signed a $5.43 billion deal in 2018 for five S-400 regimental systems.
- ▪The S-400 system has achieved a record-range kill against a Pakistani surveillance aircraft.
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News/Defence News/India's ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ gets more powerful: Fourth S-400 squadron arrives from Russia - reportIndia's ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ gets more powerful: Fourth S-400 squadron arrives from Russia - reportTOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 03, 2026, 19:54 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge File photo NEW DELHI: India has received the fourth squadron of the Russian-made S-400 Sudarshan air defence system, marking a significant boost to its long-range aerial defence capabilities, according to a report by the news agency ANI.According to defence sources cited by the agency, the system arrived from Russia on a ship a few days ago and will be deployed in an operational area soon.
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