The Indian Air Force used the Russian-made S-400 missile defence system to neutralize Pakistan’s escalation bid closing night time. Pakistan’s attempted navy action towards India comes an afternoon after the Indian defense force’ performed precision strikes at 4 terrorist camps in Pak and 5 in Pak-occupied Kashmir, or PoK.
The missile defence system used by India to intercept the attack is taken into consideration one of the deadliest surface-to-air missiles or SAM in the world.
About S-400 Missile System
The S-400 missile defence system is stated to be one of the world’s most advanced long-range air defence system. China was the first country to buy the missile system in 2014. The missile has 3 components — Missile launchers, a powerful radar, and a command centre. It can hit aircraft, cruise missiles, or even rapid-transferring intermediate variety ballistic missiles. It is considered by NATO contributors due to its sheer long-range capabilities.
Ability of missile defence system
The S-400 can interact with nearly all kinds of current warplanes. Its radar can track targets up to 600 km away. In October 2018, India signed a $5 billion address Russia to buy 5 units of air defence missile systems.
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