Air Defence System
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What is S-125 Neva/Pechora legacy air defence system that crushed Pakistan's air invasion?
India | May 12, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTDuring a press conference today, the Director General of Air Operations, A.K. Bharti, informed that India's legacy system effectively neutralised Pakistan's air threats. Here's all you need to know about the S-125 Neva/Pechora legacy air defense system.
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Operation Sindoor: IAF thwarts drone attacks with advanced air defence technology along LoC
India | May 09, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTIndia launches major counter-terror operations along LoC and PoK, destroying terror infrastructure and downing over 50 Pakistani drones with advanced air defence systems.
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India uses S-400 to thwart Pakistani strikes: Know how many countries have this air defence system
World | May 09, 2025, 06:59 AM ISTThe S-400 air defense system is proving to be India's modern-day Sudarshan Chakra, effectively thwarting Pakistan's hostile intentions. Here's a look at the select few countries that possess this advanced defense technology.
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How did Israel's multi-layered air defence system intercept Iran's missile barrage? DETAILS
World | Oct 02, 2024, 05:38 PM ISTIsrael’s military said it identified 180 missiles launched from Iran shortly after 7:30 pm (local time) as sirens blazed across the country and people were instructed to move to shelters. Israel intercepted many of the missiles, though there were some direct hits damaging buildings.
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S-400 air defence system 'shoots down' almost entire 'enemy' package in IAF exercise
India | Jul 27, 2024, 02:47 PM ISTDuring the exercise, real fighter aircraft were flying to test the capabilities of the S-400 weapon system, now called Sudarshan by the Indian Air Force after the mighty Sudarshan chakra of Lord Krishan.
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Russia claims to have shot down 50 Ukrainian drones targeting country's power stations, 2 killed
World | Apr 20, 2024, 03:51 PM ISTRussian forces slowly push forward along the around 1,000-kilometre front line as Ukraine is running out of options due to low ammunition and troops. Intense drone and artillery battles are raging across Ukraine as the war has now entered its third year.
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DRDO conducts two successful flights tests of Very Short-Range Air Defence System
India | Feb 29, 2024, 07:20 PM ISTVSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry Partners.
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Indian Akash air defence missile system destroys 4 targets simultaneously at Exercise Astrashakti
India | Dec 17, 2023, 05:14 PM ISTThe Akash Weapon System is indigenously designed and developed by the DRDO and produced by defence public sector units along with other industries. Akash has been deployed by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army for the last decade.
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China successfully tests S-400 missile system
World | Dec 27, 2018, 07:10 PM ISTChina has successfully tested the advanced S-400 air defence system imported from Russia for which India also signed-up recently despite concerns over threat of sanctions from the US.
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India, Russia sign USD 5 billion S-400 air defence system deal amid threat from US
India | Oct 05, 2018, 04:03 PM ISTThe S-400 missile defence system deal could result in US sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries, through the Sanctions Act (CAATSA) instituted by the US Congress on arms purchases from Russia.
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India, Russia likely to ink Rs 40,000-cr air defence system deal during Putin’s Delhi visit: Reports
India | Apr 05, 2018, 03:50 PM ISTIndia is in advanced talks with Russia to ink a Rs 40,000-crore deal for procuring S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems for the Indian armed forces.
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China upgrades air defence along border to 'confront any threat from India': Report
World | Feb 20, 2018, 07:18 PM ISTChina is upgrading air defence of its Western Theatre Command, which looks after the security along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), to "confront any threat from India".
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Modi swearing-in: 6,000 men, air defence to secure Rashtrapati Bhavan Monday
India | May 25, 2014, 09:25 AM ISTNew Delhi: An 'impregnable' air defence system in the sky and about 6,000 security personnel, from paramilitary commandos to police sharpshooters, on the ground will be deployed to guard heads of state and government who