An anonymous official with the Indian Ministry of Defense said New Delhi will likely postpone the purchase of the S-400 air defense system due to a lack of funds.
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The disclosure contradicts what Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar said to parliament on May 10. Parrikar told lawmakers that approval was given in Dec. 17, 2015 to buy the S-400.
The same official said the ministry has given priority to buy 36 Rafales, very short range air defense (VSHORAD) man-portable systems and short-range surface-to-air missile (SRSAM) systems. This is no money left for the S-400 and it will likely be two-years later that a deal will be signed.