While delivery of the second regiment of S–400 long range air defence systems is likely to be delayed by a few months, Russia has assured India that it would deliver the two Talwar–class stealth frigates under construction there as per schedule, the first of which is scheduled to be delivered by mid–2023, defence sources said. Similarly, officials said they do not expect any delays in support and delivery of naval engines from the Ukrainian company, Zorya–Mashproekt.
“Russia said they can deliver the two frigates on time. They will make up for any delays,” a defence official said which was also reiterated by diplomatic sources.
On the S–400 deal, India has started receiving simulators and training equipment which is part of the $5.43–billion contract signed in October 2018 for five regiments of the long–range air defence system.
