India, June 4 -- The IAF is on course to enhance its air defence capabilities by deploying the fourth squadron of the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf air defence system, officials said on Wednesday. Elements of the new unit have begun arriving in India as part of a deal signed eight years ago - the country ordered five units from Russia for Rs.39,000 crore in October 2018. Russia is expected to deliver the fifth squadron by the year-end. In March, the defence acquisition council (DAC) approved a military capability boost worth Rs.2.38 lakh crore to equip the armed forces with more S-400 systems, remotely piloted strike aircraft, transport planes, artillery guns and tank ammunition.htc
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