According to reports, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the first squadron of Russia-made S-400 missile system in the Punjab sector. This will give a boost to country’s air defence capabilities.
- The S-400 air defence system was contracted for by India in a deal worth around Rs 35,000 crore and five squadrons would be provided to India for tacking air threats from up to 400 km.
- A purchase agreement was signed in 2015 and a deal worth $4.5 billion was finalised in 2018.
- The S-400 missile defence system is equipped with four different missiles which can engage enemy aircraft, ballistic missiles, and AWACS planes at 400 km, 250 km, the medium-range 120 km and the short-range 40 km.
- The US uses CAATSA to bring sanctions against nations that have economic and defence ties to Russia, North Korea and Iran.
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