Pakistan’s missile, drone attack foiled: How India's S-400 'Sudarshan Chakra' works

NEW DELHI: India's S-400 air defence system, "Sudarshan Chakra," on Thursday successfully countered a Pakistani offensive involving both drones and missiles. The attack was launched in response to India's Operation Sindoor, which had targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK.The Pakistani forces orchestrated a multi-wave assault, directing drones and missiles toward crucial military installations and several cities including Awantipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Bhuj.However, India's sophisticated S-400 defence network proved its worth by effectively intercepting and neutralising all incoming threats.The S-400 system represents the pinnacle of modern air defence technology. With its exceptional detection range of 600 kilometers and engagement capability extending to 400 kilometers, it stands as one of the world's most advanced air defence systems. India has strategically deployed four S-400 squadrons, with key installations in Pathankot, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, creating a robust shield around its most critical regions.Developed by Russia's Almaz Central Design Bureau, a $5.43 billion contract was signed with Russia in 2018, to procure five units of S-400. IAF has deployed S-400 squadrons in north-west and east India to address threats from both China and Pakistan.