MOSCOW, 29 Apr-RIA Novosti. The first batch of S-400 air defense systems will arrive in India by the end of this year, Indian Ambassador to Moscow Datla Bala Venkatesh Varma told reporters.
"By the end of this year. The contract is being implemented in accordance with the schedule, " the diplomat said, answering the relevant question.
In October 2018, Moscow and New Delhi signed a contract for the supply of five regimental sets of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems worth more than $ 5 billion. This deal has already been called the largest in the history of Rosoboronexport. Payments for export SAMs will be made in rubles.
Deliveries are expected to be completed by April 2023.
