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India’s Air Defence Network Thwarts Pakistan’s Aerial Assault with S-400 Combat Debut

India successfully intercepted all Pakistani missiles and drones during a coordinated attack, marking the first combat use of the S-400 system within its multi-layered defence strategy.

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Overview

  • India’s multi-layered air defence system, including the S-400, Barak-8, and Akash missiles, intercepted a large-scale aerial attack from Pakistan on May 8–9, neutralizing all threats without damage.
  • The S-400 Triumf, capable of detecting threats up to 600 km away and intercepting targets within a 400 km radius, made its combat debut, safeguarding key regions from Jammu to Jaisalmer.
  • The indigenous Akash system and Israeli-Indian Barak-8 provided medium-range coverage, while the BMD system added high- and low-altitude interception capabilities.
  • A dedicated Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) grid and rapid response units ensured Delhi’s protection from drones and low-flying threats.
  • This successful defence operation validated India’s strategic investment in combining imported and domestic technologies to counter evolving regional threats.