Russian Ambassador Says 'Discussion Ongoing' On India Getting More S-400 Air Defence System Units: Report

New Delhi: Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov has said that discussions are ongoing between two countries on the procurement of more S-400 air defence system units.

Alipov also cited various reports about Operation Sindoor to term the performance of the S-400 system and jointly-manufactured BrahMos missiles in the recent conflict with Pakistan as “exemplary", reported IANS.

"From what we know, India has clearly stated the goals and undertook actions after having identified the targets and the terrorists it promised to do. As far as we know, during the operation, the S-400 system was used and the BrahMos missiles were engaged. Judging by the reports available, the performance of these weapons was exemplary," said Alipov.

"Our discussion, on this particular topic, as on many others, is ongoing. It is a continuous one, but it would be incorrect for me and also premature to speak about the results of it at the moment," Alipov added.

Following the recent conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, after Operation Sindoor, the S-400 air defence system has been credited with shooting down several incoming missiles from across the border.

IANS cited sources and reported that New Delhi may soon procure more S-400 air defence systems soon.

"We have a joint venture, designing and producing of these weapons. We are very satisfied with the results of this collaboration. It has, very promising prospects. And, we wish, to expand on that track, as on many other, that we discussed are in the pipeline or are being implemented already," said Alipov.

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