S-400 air defense system
Putin's 2021 India Visit: Examining Russia-India Strategic Partnership Ahead of 23rd Annual Summit
Dec 04, 2025 06:21 pm CST
An in-depth look at Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2021 visit to India and its significance as he returns for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. This article explores the evolving strategic partnership between the two nations amid changing global dynamics, focusing on defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and bilateral agreements that define this important diplomatic relationship.
Russia's S-500 Prometheus: A Quantum Leap Beyond the S-400 for India's Air Defense
Dec 02, 2025 06:05 pm CST
Russia's S-500 Prometheus air defense system represents a significant advancement over the S-400, offering India enhanced capabilities against advanced aerial threats including hypersonic weapons. This potential co-production agreement could become India's largest defense deal with Russia, extending protection from regional air defense to national-level security with ranges up to 600km and altitude coverage reaching 200km in near-space domains.