Pakistan used ‘spies’, sleeper cells to locate S-400 during Operation Sindoor, were ‘desperate’: Air Marshal
The S-400 ‘Sudarshan’ is a Russian-made air defence missile system which was very crucial in countering missile threats from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra revealed during an ANI podcast interview that Pakistan employed spies and sleeper cells within India during Operation Sindoor to locate the Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system. The S-400, also known as 'Sudarshan,' is a crucial component of India's air defense system, capable of intercepting various threats including missiles, aircraft, and cruise missiles.
Mishra stated that Pakistan was desperate to locate the S-400 and utilized every trick in the book, including air intelligence and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. He further suggested that Pakistan might have received satellite assistance from other countries. The Air Marshal also appeared to mock Pakistan's targeting of the Adampur airbase without a solid plan, as it was among the Indian Air Force (IAF) bases targeted by Pakistan on the night of May 9-10.
The S-400 consists of three main components: missile launchers, a powerful radar, and a command centre. It can engage with multiple targets simultaneously, making it a pivotal role in India's air defense system. The fifth S-400 system, which performed well during Operation Sindoor, is expected to be shipped to India in November 2025, with plans to acquire an additional five systems with a target range of 400 kilometers.
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