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The new system will be deployed on both the eastern and western borders. This will strengthen India’s air defense capability on both fronts, China and Pakistan.
India is preparing to buy 5 new S-400 ‘Sudarshan’ air defense systems from Russia. The Defense Ministry will soon put forward the Air Force’s proposal for approval.
News agency ANI, based on sources, said on Monday that the decision to purchase more has been taken after the demonstration of S-400 system during Operation Sindoor last year.
Defense officials said the new system will be deployed on both the eastern and western borders. This will strengthen India’s air defense capability on both fronts, China and Pakistan.
During Operation Sindoor, the S-400 system played an important role and shot down 5-6 Pakistani fighter planes and one spy plane at a distance of more than 300 kilometers. The Air Force had described S-400 as a game changer of India’s air defense strategy.
During Operation Sindoor, the S-400 system stopped the Pakistani attack and downed 5-6 fighter planes and one spy plane.
The first agreement was signed in 2018
There was an agreement between India and Russia in 2018 to purchase 5 squadrons of S-400 systems. So far, 3 of these squadrons have joined the Indian Air Force and become operational, while the supply process for the rest is ongoing.
The Air Force is also considering purchasing a large number of additional missiles for the S-400 system. For this, talks are going on with Russia and the tender can be re-issued soon.
What is S-400 defense system?
S-400 Triumph is Russia’s advanced missile system, which was launched in 2007. This system can destroy fighter jets, ballistic and cruise missiles, drones and even stealth aircraft. It acts like a strong shield to protect against various threats in the air. It is counted among the most modern air defense systems of the world.
What is the specialty of this system?
- The biggest feature of S-400 is that it is mobile. That means it can be transported anywhere via road.
- It is equipped with 92N6E electronically steered phased arrow radar which can detect multiple targets from a distance of about 600 kilometers.
- It becomes ready for operation within 5 to 10 minutes of receiving the order.
- Up to 160 objects can be tracked simultaneously from one unit of S-400. 2 missiles can be launched for one target.
- The 400 in S-400 represents the range of this system. The range of the system that India is getting is 400 kilometers. That means it can detect its target from a distance of 400 kilometers and launch a counter attack. Besides, it can attack its target even at a height of 30 kilometers.
Where are S-400 deployed?
A squadron of S-400 has 256 missiles. India currently has 3 squadrons, which have been deployed on different sides of the border.
- 1st Squadron – Has been deployed in Punjab. Russia handed over the first squadron to India in 2021. This is to prevent threats from both Pakistan and China.
- Second Squadron – Posted in Sikkim (China border). India received this consignment in July 2022. Chicken Neck is also monitored from here.
- 3rd Squadron- Deployed on Rajasthan-Gujarat or Punjab/Rajasthan border. India received this consignment in February 2023. This squadron strengthens the security of the western border.
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