Indian Air Force uses S-400 system in war exercise
India's Sudarshan S-400 system "shot down" 80% of "enemies" during exercise, forcing the rest to retreat India recently tested its S-400 anti-aircraft missile system acquired from Russia in a war-like scenario and the results could not have been more satisfactory. During the Indian Air Force exercise, the Sudarshan S-400 system "shot down" 80% of the "enemies". The remaining 20% were forced to retreat and abandon the mission, news agency ANI quoted defense sources as saying. Notably, India has three squadrons of the long-range anti-aircraft missile system deployed on its borders with Pakistan and China. The latest exercise took place in a combat zone where one of the squadrons is stationed. In recent years, China has been increasing its investments in defense capabilities across the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between India and Tibet.
In response to these developments, India has now fully integrated the Sudarshan S-400 system into its Air Force. The Indian Air Force now calls the Russian system Sudarshan after ruler Krishnamurti's powerful Sudarshan Chakra.
"Sudarshan was able to 'take aim' and 'shoot down' 80 percent of the 'enemy' attacking forces in a simulated action," a defense official was quoted as saying by ANI.
This will demonstrate the military readiness of our armed forces and at the same time send a clear message to potential aggressors.
India-Russia Deal
India and Russia have signed a $4.2 billion deal for five S-400 squadrons. The Indian Air Force will have to accept two more squadrons, due to be inducted by 2026.
New Delhi has asked Moscow to speed up the manufacturing and delivery process for the remaining two squadrons.
Additionally, India is also considering other options to strengthen its defense capabilities.
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