Pakistan’s attempted military action against India comes a day after the Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes at four terrorist camps in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, or PoK.
India’s S-400 missile defense system, used to intercept the attack, is considered one of the deadliest surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) in the world.
The Indian Air Force used the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system to negate Pakistan’s escalation bid last night.
Here are 5 key facts to know about the S-400 system:
- The S-400 missile defense system is said to be one of the world’s most advanced long-range air defense systems. China was the first nation to buy the S-400 missile system in 2014.
- The S-400 has three components: missile launchers, a powerful radar, and a command center. It can hit aircraft, cruise missiles, and even fast-moving intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
- The S-400 is considered a major threat by NATO members because of its long-range capabilities.
- The S-400 can engage almost all types of modern warplanes. Its radar can track targets up to 600 km away.
- In October 2018, India signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five S-400 air defense missile systems units.
