India receives simulators, training equipment from Russia for S-400 training squadron

Simulators and other training equipment have arrived in India from Russia for the S-400 training squadron.

India has received simulators and other equipment for the training of the S-400 air defence missile squadron from Russia. The equipment including simulators, study materials and documents have arrived for the S-400 training squadron which will be set up soon to train Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel, defence sources told India Today.

The system does not include missiles or related weaponry, they said.

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The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for more than 45 days now and it was feared that it would create issues for Indian forces in securing its Russian-origin equipment. The armed forces said there is no issue at the moment and they are keeping a stock of spares and equipment required for running the fleet.

However, the forces may face an issue in the near future as the Russians can not be paid for their supplies due to the restrictions and sanctions in the banking system. According to sources, the Indian government is looking to find solutions to the problem and efforts are being made in that direction.

Sources said the consignment of the S-400 missile system was delivered by ship and is now operational. Parts of the missile system arrived via both air and sea routes and were quickly deployed in the designated locations.

The IAF would also dedicate some of the resources to training its personnel within the country.