On the night of May 7-8, India showcased its aerial might by deploying the S-400 Sudarshan Chakra air defence system, successfully neutralising Pakistani drones and missiles targeting 15 Indian cities. The swift response prevented damage to military assets, escalating tensions in the region.
By New Delhi Post
Operation Sindoor: A Strategic Counterstrike
New Delhi: India effectively countered Pakistan’s aggression on the intervening night of May 7-8, using the S-400 Sudarshan Chakra air defence system. The system intercepted drones and missiles aimed at military installations in 15 cities, including Srinagar, Jammu, and Amritsar. Debris recovered from multiple sites confirmed the assault.
S-400 Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Aerial Shield
The S-400 Sudarshan Chakra, named after a mythical weapon symbolising precision and power, is India’s advanced air defence system acquired from Russia in a $5.43 billion deal in 2018. Capable of detecting threats 600 km away and engaging targets up to 400 km, it tracks over 100 targets simultaneously.
Pakistan’s Escalation and India’s Response
Following Pakistan’s attempted strikes, India retaliated by neutralising Pakistani air defence systems, including one in Lahore. The government had earlier described Operation Sindoor’s strikes as “focused and measured,” targeting terror camps without hitting military sites, but Pakistan’s escalation prompted a proportional response to safeguard Indian assets.