Why is it in the news?
India accelerated deployment of remaining S-400 systems. Strengthening air defence capabilities.
Category: Defence
Important Points:
● Long-range surface-to-air missile system from Russia
● Called ‘Sudarshan’ in Indian service
● Can engage targets up to 400 km range
● Tracks up to 300 targets simultaneously
● Can neutralize aircraft, drones and ballistic missiles
● Part of multi-layered air defence system
● India signed USD 5.43 billion deal in 2018
● Three squadrons already operational
● Integrated with indigenous missile defence systems