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Topic: S-400

IAF’s right, India needs more Russian S-400 missiles

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Indian Air Force wants to buy second lot of S-400 missile systems from Russia

Sujan Dutta -
Given length of India’s borders and two long coastlines, more S-400s are required, top IAF officer says.

3 ways India can escape Trump sanctions for Russia S-400 missile deal

Ashley J. Tellis -
India must preserve its burgeoning ties with Washington without alienating its other international partners.

What makes S-400 air defence system a game-changer against Pakistan

Manu Pubby -
Russian missile system’s reach brings almost all Pakistani airbases under India's target range; it has a shorter deployment time than the US Patriot.

The S-400 is Air Force’s answer to depleting fighter strength. It’s time to seal the deal

Manu Pubby -
Air defence system will be a high priority on minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Russia visit; delay in finalising the deal may cost India dear.
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