India is negotiating to buy more S-400 missiles from Russia, despite pressure from the US.

Russia says it is in talks with India to supply more S-400 air defense missile systems, as New Delhi continues to push for military modernization and strengthening its defense capabilities.

Russia is in negotiations with India regarding the supply of additional S-400 air defense missile systems.

The Federal Agency for Military- Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of Russia announced on May 26 that Russia and India are holding talks regarding the supply of another batch of S-400 air defense missile systems to New Delhi.

Speaking on the sidelines of the International Security Forum opening in Moscow, FSMTC said that India had expressed interest in these advanced air defense missile systems.

FSMTC stated: “Russia is ready for this. Negotiations are underway.”

The agency also stated that the S-400 system had "proven effective" in the military conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025.

Earlier, FSMTC head Dmitry Shugaev stated that the current contract for the supply of S-400 systems to India is progressing on schedule. He also affirmed that Russia does not rule out the possibility of further deliveries of S-400 systems to New Delhi in the future.

Previous reports suggested that India was also interested in Russia's more advanced S-500 air defense system, which is capable of intercepting targets in low-orbit orbit.

The Indian Ministry of Defence said the plan includes the purchase of five additional S-400 missile systems. (Photo: financialexpress)

Last March, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved defence procurement proposals worth approximately $25 billion, including S-400 air defense systems, various aircraft, and artillery, as part of a large-scale military modernization program.

In the announcement, the Indian Ministry of Defence stated that the plan includes the purchase of five additional S-400 systems, in addition to the five systems that New Delhi ordered in 2017.

To date, Russia has delivered three S-400 systems to India under a contract signed in 2017. The fourth system is expected to be delivered before the end of this month, and the final system will be delivered before the end of this year.

In addition to air defense systems, the DAC also approved plans to purchase transport aircraft to replace the Soviet-era An-32 and Il-76 models, along with various artillery systems.

According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India is currently the world's fifth-largest spender on military and the second-largest importer of weapons globally, after Ukraine.

Over 60% of India's military equipment originates from the former Soviet Union or Russia. However, New Delhi is now also promoting a strategy to develop its domestic defense industry through the "Make in India" program.

Bich Hong

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