Putin, Modi discussed delivery of S-400 Anti-Aircraft missile systems to India: Official

MOSCOW, Sept 2: The topic of deliveries of Russian S-400 air defence missile systems to India was briefly discussed during talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bishkek, Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation chief Dmitry Shugaev told Sputnik.

"Only briefly. There was no specific discussion," Shugaev said when asked whether the leaders had raised the topic of S-400 deliveries.

He noted that the delivery of the systems is planned and requires detailed consideration.

In October 2018, Russia and India signed the first contract for the supply of five S-400 anti-aircraft systems worth a total of $5.43 billion. The first three units were delivered between 2021 and 2023, with the remaining two expected in 2026 and 2027. In March 2026, India approved the acquisition of new S-400s.

(UNI)