Big concern for India as China-Pakistan ‘secret’ deal raises alarm; will billions spent on Russia’s S-400 Triumf prove…
Amid growing concerns over threats posed by Pakistan and China, India has purchased the S-400 air defense system from Russia to bolster its aerial defense capabilities, as reported by NavBharatTimes. This powerful system is considered a strategic asset for India. However, a new report has raised concerns, claiming that China and Pakistan are allegedly discussing a secret agreement. According to this potential deal, China might share sensitive information about the S-400 missile system with Pakistan.
Pakistan gaining access to information about the S-400 system would undoubtedly raise serious concerns for India. According to a report by BulgarianMilitary.com, India suspects that if China shares details of the S-400 system with Pakistan, the Pakistani military could use this information against India during a conflict. However, there is currently no concrete evidence to suggest that China has shared, or intends to share, any countermeasures or sensitive data related to the Russian-made S-400 system with Pakistan.
In recent years, nations around the world have prioritized strengthening their air defense systems, and Russia’s S-400 Triumf has emerged as one of the most formidable. Recognized for its advanced capabilities, the S-400 was acquired by India primarily to counter potential threats from China and Pakistan. However, if China were to share critical details of this system with Pakistan, it would understandably heighten security concerns in New Delhi.
Created by Russia’s Almaz-Antey corporation, the S-400 Triumf is a mobile surface-to-air missile system engineered to identify, monitor, and neutralize various airborne threats, such as fighter aircraft, strategic bombers, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones.
The system, with a maximum engagement range of about 380 kilometers and the capability to track up to 80 targets simultaneously, ranks among the most advanced in its class. Equipped with a radar that can detect stealth aircraft at considerable distances, along with a range of missile options—from short-range 40N6 missiles to long-range interceptors—the system offers exceptional versatility for air defense.
In 2018, India signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia to procure five S-400 squadrons, with the first three delivered and operational by 2023 along its borders with China and Pakistan. The Indian Air Force has strategically deployed these systems to safeguard critical areas, including the disputed Line of Actual Control with China and the tense Line of Control with Pakistan.
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