How many S-400 will India buy?

The S-400 air defence system was contracted for by India in a deal worth around Rs 35,000 crore and five squadrons would be provided to India for tackling air threats from up to 400 km. Sources said the equipment is being brought to India through both sea and air routes.

Does India have anti aircraft missiles?

The Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) is an anti-ballistic missile developed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere (exo-atmospheric)….Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) / Pradyumna Ballistic Missile Interceptor.

Prithvi Air Defence (PAD)
Place of origin	India
Service history
In service	Induction Phase

Will S-400 missile deal with Russia result in US sanctions?

The S-400 missile defence system deal could result in US sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) instituted by the US Congress on arms purchases from Russia. Also read: Russia says US sanctions don’t matter, we’ll deliver S-400 missiles to India on time

Will India’s purchase of S-400 from Russia have any impact?

The official disagreed with the view that India’s buying of S-400 from Russia might not have an impact as long as it increases its military purchase from the US. “I disagree. The S-400 is significant because of CAATSA sanctions. It’s also significant because of what it precludes, in terms of future high-tech cooperation,” the official said.

How much of India’s military equipment comes from the US?

The US estimates that probably 60 to 70 per cent of its hardware is of Soviet/Russia origin. There is still a significant dependence on Russia. But the jump in India’s purchase of military equipment from the US from zero to USD 18 billion is significant, the official said.