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During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army carried out precision airstrikes on nine terrorist camps located across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In retaliation, Pakistan attempted to launch drone and missile attacks targeting several Indian cities near the borders of Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Punjab. However, India’s advanced air defense system, the S-400, played a game-changing role in neutralizing these threats.

Often referred to in India as the ‘Sudharshan Chakra’, S-400 system is a long-range surface-to-air missile defense platform capable of detecting and destroying aerial targets with remarkable precision. It can track over 100 targets simultaneously and engage threats at a distance of up to 400 kilometers. This includes aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and even ballistic missiles. It has a tracking range of 600 kilometers.

India’s S-400 deal with Russia

India signed a USD 5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 to acquire five S-400 units. The first unit was deployed in 2021 in the Punjab sector, specifically to counter threats from both Pakistan and China. During Operation Sindoor, the S-400’s quick response and interception capabilities proved crucial in protecting Indian airspace from Pakistani missile and drone attacks.

Now, a more advanced version the S-500 is being talked about. As tensions continue to simmer in the region, the introduction of this next-generation air defense system could further boost India’s strategic edge.

About S-500 Prometheus

The S-500, also known by its codename Prometheus is designed to address the rapidly evolving threats of modern warfare, it goes far beyond its predecessor the S-400 in scope, capability, and technological advancement.

Whereas the S-400 is capable of tracking over 100 targets and neutralizing threats like aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles up to 400 kilometers away, the S-500 is built for the future battlefield. It is specifically designed to intercept hypersonic glide vehicles, high-speed drones, and even low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites threats that are fast becoming a central challenge in global defense strategy.

Key capabilities of the S-500 Prometheus:

Target Range (Detection):

• Ballistic Missiles: Up to 2,000 km
• Aerial Targets (jets, UAVs, etc.): Up to 800 km

Target Range (Interception):

• Ballistic Missiles: Up to 600 km
• Aerial Threats: Up to 400 km

Advanced Radar Systems:

• Equipped with jam-proof, multi-frequency radars capable of detecting stealth aircraft, space-based threats, and hypersonic projectiles.

Anti-Satellite Capability:

• Can engage and destroy LEO satellites, providing space denial and an edge in space warfare scenarios.

Enhanced Altitude and Reaction Time:

• Can engage targets at altitudes of up to 200 km (vs. 30 km for the S-400)
• Has a reaction time of just 3–4 seconds, compared to 9–10 seconds for the S-400.

S-400 vs S-500

While the S-400 remains one of the most powerful multi-role air defense systems especially suited for layered defense against aircraft, cruise missiles, and drones the S-500 is designed to set a new global standard.

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