Jazzbaat News Network
As the proud nation of India was entering the evening of 8 May , Thursday , 2025 ,the Pakistan heinous intentions began clear with launch of drones and missiles, but all were successfully thwarted by the best Air Defense system of the country.
The military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were targeted by drones and missiles from Pakistan along the international border last night. All threats were swiftly neutralised, officials said. No loss was reported.
The drone attacks on Rajasthan and Punjab too were successfully thwarted by the best air defense system of country.
Under the $5.4 billion(Rs 40,000 crore) contract inked with Russia in 2018, IAF has deployed the first three S-400 squadrons in north-west and east India to cater to both China and Pakistan.
The S-400 radars - the primary acquisition one has a 600km range - can track hundreds of targets simultaneously. Delivery of the remaining two S-400 squadrons, however, has been hugely delayed to 2026-27 due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
India is also developing its own long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system under the ambitious Project Kusha. With an interception range of around 350km, this air defence system should be ready by 2028-29,as reported by TOI earlier.
Army, Navy and Air Force have all inducted the potent Barak-8 medium range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) systems, with an over 70km range, jointly developed with Israel. Army and IAF have also inducted in large numbers the indigenous Akash air defence missile systems, with an interception range of 25km, which is now also being exported to other countries.
With best Air Defence system in the world , India is stamping its authority as not just the regional leader but a global super power.
The best air defence system is also message to Pakistan that all its heinous acts would be crushed with iron will.
Masses are saluting the heroism of armed forces of the country.
