China set to receive S-400 air defence system from Russia
After prolonged negotiations that have spanned years, it appears China is finally purchasing the Almaz-Antei S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile (SAM) system from Russia. This was revealed in an interview that Anatoly Isaikin, Rosoboronexport’s director general, granted to the Russian newspaper Kommersant on 13 April 2015.
Isaikin confirmed, ‘I will not discuss the details of the contract, but absolutely China has become the first buyer of this new Russian air defence system.’ No details have been released, but it is estimated China will procure at least six S-400 batteries, each with eight launchers. The deal is reputed to be worth $3
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