India uses S-400 to neutralise Pakistan¡¯s escalation bid: The defence system¡¯s radar can track targets up to 600 km

The Indian Air Force utilised the S-400 missile defence system to neutralise Pakistan¡¯s escalation bid on May 8. This came a day after the Indian Armed Forces executed precision strikes at four terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, also known as PoK, amid rising tensions between the countries.

Here is everything you need to know about the S-400 missile defence system, which is manufactured in Russia.

All you need to know about S-400 amid India-Pakistan tensions

The late Manohar Parrikar helped India initiate the process of acquiring the S-400 missile defence system from Russia during his tenure as Defence Minister in 2016.

It has three major components, namely Missile launchers, a powerful radar and a command centre.

The S-400 can strike cruise missiles, aircrafts, and even intermediate-range ballistic missiles with ease.

NATO members consider the surface-to-air missile system to be a major threat because of its long-range capabilities.

The S-400¡¯s radar can track targets even if they are up to 600 km away.

It became an integral part of India¡¯s defence ecosystem in 2018 when the country signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to purchase five units of the S-400.

India-Pakistan tensions affect film releases, IPL

The rising tension between India and Pakistan has, meanwhile, had a major impact on the entertainment and sports worlds. The makers of Rajkummar Rao¡¯s Bhool Chuk Maaf, which was slated to hit the screens today (May 9), decided to call off the theatrical release in light of the current situation. Similarly, yesterday¡¯s IPL match between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) was abandoned due to a blackout amid a drone and missile attack. Following this, the IPL has now been suspended.