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The first squadron of S-400 missiles (SA-21 Growler in NATO code) was received in December 2021 and the second one in April 2022. Both squadrons have been strategically placed to guard borders and provide air defence against China and Pakistan, News 18 reports: the first two squadrons have been deployed to take care of the Ladakh sector along the sensitive ‘’Chicken’s neck corridor’’ in West Bengal and the entire north-eastern region, ANI reported. The third squadron is likely to be deployed in either Punjab or Rajasthan to deal with potential attacks from Pakistan. India has already operationalised its first two squadrons of missile systems.

The initial contract was signed in October 2018 during a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to India. Under the deal, India agreed to purchase five S-400 systems at a cost of $5.43 billion.

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