Putin's India Visit: As India Eyes S-500, Here's How It Secured Russia's Elite S-400 Defense System

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As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, we uncover how India acquired the highly advanced S-400 Triumf air defense system from Russia. India's $5 billion deal signed in 2018 for five S-400 regiments has already fortified its air defense capabilities, with three squadrons operational near key borders. Recent talks focus on replenishing over 300 missiles for these systems under a $1.1 billion deal, ensuring continued dominance in aerial defense amid regional challenges. Watch the strategic significance of this partnership and what lies ahead as India considers the next-gen S-500 system.   #PutinInIndia #IndiaRussiaDefense #S400MissileSystem #AirDefense #MilitaryTech #DefenseDeals #IndiaDefense #RussiaIndiaRelations #S500Missile #StrategicPartnership #World   🔊 LIKE ➡ SHARE ➡ SUBSCRIBE  📰 Breaking news. ⚡Live updates. 🔍 Trusted stories — all in one app. Download the Asianet News App today 👇 🍎 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/asianet-news-official/id1093450032 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vserv.asianet&hl=en_IN  For More Updates:  Follow us on our What's app Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5Bq3yKwqSLSQTxam0r  English: https://newsable.asianetnews.com/  Hindi: https://hindi.asianetnews.com/  Malayalam: https://www.asianetnews.com/  Kannada: https://kannada.asianetnews.com/  Tamil: https://tamil.asianetnews.com/  Telugu: https://telugu.asianetnews.com/  Bengali: https://bangla.asianetnews.com/  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsianetNewsa...  Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AsianetNewsEN  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ann.newsable/  ➡ If you like our video, give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel to get the daily dosage of news, entertainment, sports and more.

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00:00In 2016, while headlines focused elsewhere, Parikar initiated a comprehensive review of

00:06India's air defense strategy. He pushed for a technical reassessment, personally engaging with

00:12scientists, military leaders and engineers to evaluate the world's best systems.

00:18The findings were clear. The S-400's long-range coverage could make many planned short and

00:25medium-range missile purchases redundant, saving the exchequer nearly Rs 49,300 crore over the next

00:33decade. Parikar convinced the Air Force that a layered defense anchored by the S-400 would offer

00:41unmatched value and protection. Parikar moved swiftly. Despite a delicate global climate and

00:49looming US sanctions threat, he led negotiations with Russia, finalizing a $5.43 billion deal

00:58for five S-400 systems in 2016. His technical background and hands-on approach cut through

01:06bureaucratic delays. Parikar's insistence on direct consultations and strategic clarity ensured India

01:13could move fast when the moment came. The S-400 is a game-changer. Its radars can detect and track up

01:20to 300 targets at a distance of 600 km. It can engage aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and even

01:29ballistic missiles traveling at hypersonic speeds. With a setup time of just 5 minutes, its mobility and

01:36rapid response make it ideal for defending vast territories and critical assets. Today, as the S-400

01:44stands guard over Indian skies, its presence is both a tactical edge and a psychological deterrent.

01:52In the 2025 crisis, it proved its worth, intercepting the majority of enemy projectiles and forcing

02:00adversaries to rethink their strategies. Manohar Parikar's foresight, technical expertise and unwavering

02:08commitment to India's security made this possible. The S-400 missile system shows Parikar's vision and

02:16the nation's resolve. Three squadrons of the S-400 have arrived in 2018 and have been deployed since,

02:24with more expected to be delivered this year. As India looks to the future, the legacy of Manohar

02:30Parikar and the S-400 will continue to safeguard its skies, standing as a silent, powerful guardian

02:38in times of peace and conflict.

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