US EditionS-400 missile system: All you need to know about India’s advanced defence weapon used to counter Pakistani aerial attack
- On the night of May 7-8, 2025, Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks targeting multiple military sites across northern and western India, which India intercepted using the S-400 system.
- The assault followed Pakistan-backed militant attacks on April 22 that killed 26 tourists in Kashmir, prompting India’s Operation Sindoor and deployment of the S-400 to strengthen air defenses.
- Indian forces shot down around 300 to 400 drones aimed at 36 locations, including places of worship, while Pakistan used civilian air traffic as cover during the attacks.
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called Pakistan’s tactic of using civil airliners as a shield a "new low," and officials emphasized Indian restraint despite ongoing cross-border shelling.
- The S-400’s successful interception of threats showcased India’s growing military capabilities and signaled readiness to defend its airspace amid continuing high tensions with Pakistan.
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Here’s how multi-layered Indian defence worked in tandem to stop the wave of missiles and drones sent by Pakistan to target Indian cities
To thwart the wave of Pakistani missiles and drones, India activated its multi-layered air-defence system, including Akashteer ADCRS, S-400 Sudarshan Chakra, S400 Triumf, Barak 8 MRSAM (Medium Range Surface to Air Missile) and Akash Missile System.
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