India is building its first full-cycle maintenance plant for S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to completely eliminate dependence on global supply chains and foreign technical specialists. The project is being implemented by an Indian defense corporation in cooperation with the Russian concern "Almaz-Antey" – the developer of the complex.
The enterprise will become the largest center in Asia for supporting foreign weaponry of this class. The plant is designed to service ten S-400 divisions, which India plans to deploy in the coming years. Currently, the country's Air Force has five regiments of this complex in service.
The facility is scheduled to launch in 2028. In the first phase, the enterprise will conduct diagnostics, component replacement, and routine maintenance. Then, capacities will be expanded for major overhaul of detection radars, guidance stations, electronic modules, and launchers.
The key advantage of the project is the gradual reduction of reliance on Russian engineers. Previously, complex repairs required the mandatory presence of foreign specialists. After the plant reaches full capacity, most of the work will be performed by Indian military personnel and civilian engineers. Russian experts will remain only for technical supervision and consultations on highly specialized issues.
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