Indian authorities are considering purchasing additional S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs), as well as the new generation S-500 Prometheus air defense system of Russian production, according to Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW).
The author of the publication claims that Moscow is interested in concluding this deal.
Russia is seeking to offer the S-500 under a technology transfer and joint production agreement in India. This will allow India to sell the S-500 to other potential customers, circumventing economic sanctions.
Russia may also establish licensed production of critical components for the S-500, including radars, interceptors, and control systems.
As a reminder, the Indian Armed Forces began adopting the S-400 into service in December 2021. The systems were deployed along the western and northern borders. They have already "proven their effectiveness against the Pakistani Air Force's aircraft and Chinese "stealth" fighters," the author noted.
The S-400 is called Sudarshan Chakra ("rotating fiery disk"), one of the symbols of the god Vishnu. The SAM system played an important role in combating the JF-17 Block III and J-10CE with PL-15E missiles of the Pakistani Air Force in May 2025.
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