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The Russians use whatever means necessary as negotiations tactics. Have you ever seen Russia not sell something to India? The Russians will sell the S-400 regardless of the FGFA deal signature. The Reliance-Almaz deal is testament to that fact.
We don't know the size of the S-400 deal in the future. All we know is we are buying 5 systems for now and they will all be located around Delhi. If more S-400s are purchased, then indigenous production is possible.
We don't know if the SAM will be customized. There are rumours that 2 new missiles meant for the S-500 will be part of the S-400's arsenal. There are also rumours that the Indian S-400 will also be connected to the Sword Fish radar and the next generation Sword Fish. That way the Indian BMD and S-400 can be integrated. It can then be integrated with Barak and SPYDER also. All we know for sure is an Indian company will build 6000 missiles, most likely Reliance.
Hmmm ! Let see in coming years how this will turn up .