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The\u00a0Indian Air Force<\/b>\u00a0(IAF) has taken significant steps to bolster its air defense capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan by deploying\u00a0three<\/b>\u00a0out of the five agreed-upon\u00a0S-400 air defense missile squadrons<\/b>. However, the remaining two squadrons\u2019 delivery schedule has been affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and officials from both countries are set to meet soon to finalize the timeline.India\u2019s 2018-19 Defense Agreement with Russia for S-400 MissilesIn\u00a02018-19<\/b>, India entered into a crucial defense agreement with\u00a0Russia<\/b>\u00a0to procure S-400 missiles worth\u00a0\u20b935,000 crore<\/b>, aiming to acquire a\u00a0total of five squadrons<\/b>\u00a0of these advanced air defense systems. These squadrons have already been operationalized in strategically important sectors. One unit is responsible for guarding both the China and Pakistan fronts, while one squadron has been specifically earmarked for each of these countries.Delays Due to the Russia-Ukraine ConflictThe delivery of the remaining two S-400 squadrons, as per the agreement, was\u00a0delayed due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict<\/b>. This situation has raised uncertainties about the final delivery timeline. It has been reported that the squadrons originally manufactured for India\u2019s use were diverted for Russian military operations in Ukraine, further complicating the situation.Collaborative Efforts to Finalize Delivery ScheduleDespite the challenges posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Indian and Russian officials are set to meet soon to discuss and finalize the delivery schedule for the two pending S-400 missile squadrons. These discussions are crucial for India\u2019s strategic defense capabilities, and both sides are keen to ensure the timely deployment of these advanced air defense systemsProject Kusha: Procurement of the Indian Long Range Surface Air Missile SystemIn another development that underscores India\u2019s commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities, the Indian Defense Acquisition Council has recently cleared the procurement of the\u00a0Indian Long Range Surface Air Missile (LR-SAM) system<\/b>\u00a0under\u00a0Project Kusha<\/b>.Approval for LR-SAM System Developed in Collaboration with DRDOThis decision came after the project received approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security. The LR-SAM system, developed in collaboration with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), is a three-layered long-range surface-to-air missile defense system with the ability to strike down enemy aircraft and missiles at ranges of approximately\u00a0400 kilometers<\/b>.<\/p>
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