New Delhi Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4–5, 2025, to attend the 23rd annual summit with Narendra Modi. The trip marks his first visit since the Russia–Ukraine war began. Moscow plans to prioritize defence cooperation and renew its offer to supply India with additional S-400 air-defence regiments
India already has multiple S-400 units under an earlier contract; now, the government plans to push for five more S-400 squadrons, along with surface-to-air missile replenishments an effort aimed at strengthening its long-range air-defence shield and reducing vulnerabilities.
At the same time, Indian officials say the summit is unlikely to see major new weapons deals signed immediately. The priority is reportedly to clarify timelines on pending deliveries, discuss maintenance and supply-chain issues, and assess possibilities for future procurement in a “broader defence cooperation” framework.
Beyond the S-400s, discussions may also touch on acquisition or co-development of advanced platforms such as jets, submarines, and other defence hardware reflecting a renewed effort to deepen India–Russia strategic ties even as global geopolitics shift.
The summit comes at a critical moment: with rising regional tensions and evolving defence needs, New Delhi appears keen to ensure that its air-defence posture remains robust, leveraging long-standing ties with Moscow while balancing relationships with other global powers.
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