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Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra said the S-400 played a critical role in preventing Pakistani fighter aircraft from coming within 200 kilometres of Indian border during Op Sindoor.
The S-400, which has been dubbed India’s “Sudarshan Chakra”, is among the world’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile systems. (File image/Reuters)
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retired) has claimed that Pakistan activated spies and sleeper cells inside India to locate the Russian-made S-400 air defence systems during Operation Sindoor last year.
Mishra, who was the commander of the Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command during the operation, made the remarks in an interview with YEARS. He said the S-400 played a critical role in preventing Pakistani fighter aircraft from coming within 200 kilometres of the Indian border during Operation Sindoor.
“Pakistanis were desperate to find where these S-400s were. They used every available means. They were also getting satellite help from other nations. Every time they (Pakistan) got airborne, they were shot by an S-400. The S-400 was the biggest threat as far as they were concerned. They also activated spies and sleeper cells within India to find out where the S-400s were located,” Mishra said.
The S-400, which has been dubbed India’s “Sudarshan Chakra”, is among the world’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile systems. It is designed to detect, track and engage a range of aerial threats, including fighter aircraft, surveillance platforms, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
Mishra said that the Adampur Air Force Station came under attack because Pakistan believed it was associated with the deployment of S-400 systems.
The system was also used to counter a barrage of drones launched by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. India received the fourth squadron of the S-400 system in June this year.
Mishra also highlighted the capabilities of the BrahMos missile, describing it as one of India’s most successful indigenous missiles.
“In our self-reliance push, BrahMos is a major push. The most successful indigenous missile. After Op Sindoor, a lot of other nations were trying to buy it,” he said.
He further said the BrahMos was the only supersonic air-launched missile of its kind, adding that its speed and flight profile make it difficult to intercept.
“It goes up to 14-15 km up, accelerates to supersonic speed, it is difficult to intercept it. When it is coming down, it accelerates to Mach 3 speed, impossible to intercept,” Mishra said.
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