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Topic: S400

Project Kusha, India’s desi S-400, takes to the skies; maiden test flight successful

The plan is to have three variants of interceptor missiles, designated M1, M2 and M3 with ranges of 150 km, 250 km and 350–400 km, respectively. 

How IAF Captain Animesh Patni’s unit shot down Pakistan’s JF-17 with S-400 during Op Sindoor

In 'The Sky Warriors', Vishnu Som recounts how IAF Captain Animesh Patni's oversaw the use of the S400 missiles during Operation Sindoor.

IAF achieved air superiority in Op Sindoor, forced Pakistan to seek ceasefire—Swiss think tank

Authored by military historian Adrien Fontanellaz, the study reveals the drone strategy used by Pakistan & how they tried to hit S-400 air defence system, both of which failed.

Global media’s predictions on what to expect from Putin’s India visit & his meeting with Modi

Apart from New Delhi-Moscow tango, global media also discusses shrinking space for independent media under the present dispensation in India.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

India eyes more S-400s with upcoming Putin visit, Su-57 likely to stay off radar

Not only did S-400 record its longest hit during India-Pakistan 88-hour conflict, ability of the system to shoot and scoot in a short time, which allows it to evade enemy fire, was also proved.

From Pechora to S-400, Russian air defence systems India used to repel Pakistan’s aerial incursions

From legacy air defence guns to modern surface-to-air missile systems, the network of Soviet-era and contemporary Russian platforms blunted aerial threat between 7 and 10 May.

India’s S-400, Akash take down several Pakistan missiles, armed drones, loitering munitions

Air force and radar stations among 15 installations were among the primary targets but the attempt was foiled.

Complex network of India’s existing air defence capabilities & the way forward

Provocations among Israel & Iran have prompted discussion on the need for India to broaden its air defence apparatus, given tensions with adversarial neighbours.

Ukraine hits back at Russia, ‘bombs’ Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea

Apart from 23 August and 15 September attacks on S-400 air defence systems, Kyiv claims to have destroyed at least two battalions of these weapons systems in the past.

On Camera

India-Bangladesh ties need to move beyond Sheikh Hasina

If a July movement was required to oust Sheikh Hasina, her comeback would need another movement backed by Awami League cadre and supporters.

House panel urges faster domestic gas production as LNG import dependence nearly doubled in 10 yrs

Committee says LNG imports have doubled in a decade to 26.96 MMT, accounting for nearly 50% of India's gas demand. The panel calls for accelerated exploration & offshore production.

Saudi, Turkey & Pakistan sign defence pact, committing to ‘treat attack on one as attack on all’

Agreement follows nearly year of negotiations. Its signing in Mecca lends symbolic significance. Earlier reports had indicated Egypt too would sign it, but it did not.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.