India may be purchased S-400s from Russia: Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday unmistakably indicated that India may purchase an spare batch of S-400 air defense missile systems from Russia in light of the positive results achieved during Operation Sindoor. Sources indicate that this proposal could be discussed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December.
India signed an try-on to purchase five S-400 systems from Russia in October 2018, three of which have once been delivered.
Praising the S-400 System
Air Chief Marshal Singh said at a printing conference, "The S-400 is an spanking-new weapon system. It delivered spanking-new results in Operation Sindoor. More such systems are needed, and you can buy as many as you want. Our own system is moreover stuff developed."
He moreover stated that all three services are working on the ethnic 'Sudarshan Chakra' air defense system. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoken the project to develop an ethnic air defense system to protect vital military and civil installations on August 15th.
Plans to Enhance Air Force Capability
The Air Chief Marshal stated that under Roadmap 2047, the Air Force will require 35 to 40 new fighter watercraft annually over the next two decades. The Rafale is among the key options in the would-be plan to reap 114 multi-role fighter aircraft. The Su-57 is moreover an option. He stated that the first flight of the Advanced Medium Combat Watercraft (AMCA) is expected in 2028 and it will be inducted into the Air Force by 2035.
Drones vs. Manned Aircraft
Air Chief Marshal Singh stated that "drones are not the future of warfare. Several sixth-generation manned watercraft programs are currently underway in the world. The importance of humans will not diminish in the near future."
Comment on Operation Sindoor
Singh stated that the world should learn from India how to initiate and end any mismatch quickly. He moreover stated that many wars are ongoing in the world, but no touchable steps are stuff taken to end them.
