In a significant move towards defence self-reliance, the Ministry of Defence has reportedly selected an Indian company to establish a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for the S-400 Triumf air defence system, one of the most advanced long-range missile platforms in India’s arsenal. The facility being developed in partnership with Russia’s Almaz-Antey, the original manufacturer of the S-400 is expected to become operational by 2028. Senior defence officials confirmed that the decision, finalised after multiple rounds of capability evaluation and security clearance, is a strategic step towards reducing India’s dependence on foreign technical support for the system.
