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India and Russia Defense Ministers to Hold High Level Talks on S 400 Missile System Delivery:
Samira Vishwas | December 4, 2025 7:24 AM CST


A significant diplomatic and strategic engagement is scheduled to take place in New Delhi as the Defense Ministers of India and Russia prepare to meet to discuss critical military cooperation issues including the procurement of advanced fighter jets and air defense systems Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation in the Inter Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation meeting with his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov where the primary agenda is expected to revolve around the purchase of twelve additional Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft to strengthen the Indian Air Force fleet The high level discussions will also address the pending delivery of the remaining units of the S 400 Triumf air defense missile system which has faced delays due to the ongoing geopolitical situation and the conflict in Ukraine .

The meeting holds immense importance as it aims to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and ensure the sustained availability of spare parts for Russian origin weapons platforms currently in service with the Indian armed forces Both nations are keen to deepen their defense partnership through joint production initiatives under the Make in India framework particularly in the manufacturing of assault rifles and other military hardware The arrival of the Russian Defense Minister underscores the resilience of the strategic ties between New Delhi and Moscow despite global pressures and the outcome of this dialogue is anticipated to provide a clear roadmap for future defense acquisitions and technology transfer agreements ensuring that India operational readiness remains uncompromised

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