India accelerates S-400 missile procurement from Russia

India accelerates S-400 missile procurement from Russia

India’s Defence Acquisition Council cleared an accelerated purchase of 288 missiles for the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air platform from Russia, in a deal valued at about $1bn.

India accelerates S-400 missile purchase deal with Russia

By Anthony Marcus for Eurasia Business News, February 16, 2026. Article n°2028 India has just fast‑tracked a new purchase of S‑400 missiles from Russia, clearing the way for an additional batch of interceptors to reinforce its air‑defence network after the 2025 conflict with Pakistan.​ What has India approved? India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted “Acceptance of Necessity” (AoN) for buying 288 more S‑400 surface‑to‑air missiles f…