Discussions on further procurement 'ongoing', confirms Russian Ambassador after 'exemplary' S-400 showing during Op Sindoor

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov recently said that discussions between India and Moscow on the procurement of more S-400 air defense system units are "ongoing" as both countries continue to solidify the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

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In an exclusive chat with IANS, Alipov, while citing various Operation Sindoor reports, termed the performance of the S-400 system and jointly-manufactured BrahMos missiles as "exemplary".

"From what we know, India has clearly stated the goals and undertook actions after having identified the targets and the terrorists it promised to do. As far as we know, during the operation, the S-400 system was used and the BrahMos missiles were engaged. Judging by the reports available, the performance of these weapons was exemplary," Alipov told IANS.