What is the S-400?
Produced by Russian state-claimed protection organization, Almaz-Antey, the S-400 Triumf (likewise knows as the SA-21 Growler by NATO countries) is one of the most progressive rocket guard frameworks available, intended to connect with focuses at scopes of up to 400 km, in an escalated sticking condition, says James Bosbotinis, a UK-based barrier pro and Defense iQ supporter.
Not exclusively is it profoundly progressed, however it costs a small amount of its partners. While the S-400 framework costs around $500 million, the U.S. Loyalist Pac-2 comes in at around $1 billion. Such a huge value distinction is commonly because of the absence of upkeep bolster connected to Russian-made arms, though buying from the U.S. accompanies critical advantages.
As Andrew Hunter, Director of the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told CNBC, “When outside militaries purchase American, well beyond the buy, they are purchasing an organization with the U.S. military.”
Features Of S400 Defense System
The S-400 Triumph air defence system integrates a multifunction radar, autonomous detection and targeting systems, anti-aircraft missile systems, launchers, and command and control centre. It is capable of firing three types of missiles to create a layered defence.
The system can engage all types of aerial targets, including aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and ballistic and cruise missiles, within the range of 400km at an altitude of up to 30km. The system can simultaneously engage 36 targets.
The S-400 is twice as effective as the previous Russian air defence systems and can be deployed within five minutes. It can also be integrated into the existing and future air defence units of the airforce, army and navy.
How soon India will get it?
In a recent visit by the Indian Defense Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh to Moscow for the V day Parade, he asked his Russian counterparts to speed up the process. India was to get its first delivery of the Defense System by December 2021 however it was delayed due to coronavirus pandemic.
The Russian counterpart has said they will try to speed up the process and will try to deliver it as soon as possible to the Indian counterparts.
