India and Pakistan Tension: How India Uses Russian-made S-400 to Fight Pakistan’s Missile Threat
“Today, Pakistan-Okishin’s drones and missiles attacked the military stations of Chamu, Patankot and Udampur along the international borders of Chamu and Kashmir and Kashmir today,” a spokesperson for the Defense Ministry said.
“Threats use dynamics and non-motor capabilities to rapidly neutralize, consistent with established standard operating procedures (SOPs),” he said.
The Ministry of Defense said in the afternoon that the Indian armed forces targeted air defense systems at multiple locations in Pakistan in response to Pakistan’s strike against military targets at 15 locations in India.
Futhermore, in the evening of May 8, several key areas under threat include Jamu Civil Airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia and its surroundings. The Indian Air Force deployed its S-400 air defense system (locally named “Sudarshan Chakra”) to trigger the strike with precise accuracy. Aviation Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retired) said on Thursday that the S-400 missile system said that in the recent Pakistan, Sive Indian toss a Seffient the Inder Marder Marshal Marshal Marshal Marshal Shalsal Shershalsal Shershal but air tose has created a huge difference, making it a huge difference, the S-400 system purchased in 2018 and received in 2021 helps prevent attacks.
Kapoor explained that the S-400 can detect aircraft, missiles and drones and can be deployed quickly nationwide. The system has a range of 400 kilometers and can track many targets simultaneously.
Kapoor Air Marshal said: “Pakistan is trying to attack our 15 cities preserved by the S-400, which was purchased in 2018 and delivered in 2021. It can detect aircraft, missiles, missiles, fully deployable within minutes and can be deployed within a range of 400 kms and can choose a huge target…it is a huge range. Our latest skirmish with Pakistan…”
Indian troops confirm attack, restore debris
The Indian Army issued a statement detailing the attempted strike, “On the night of 07-08 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India, including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai and Bhuj are neutralized using drones and missiles by integrated anti-UAS grids and air defense systems.
According to defense officials cited by CNN-NEWS18, India’s S-400 system plays a central role in intercepting barrage. This marks the first use of the S-400 in active defense since induction.
Retaliatory strikes and rising tensions
By the early morning of May 8, the Indian armed forces responded in kind.
“This morning, the Indian armed forces targeted air defense radars and systems at multiple locations in Pakistan. India’s response was in the same area as Pakistan. It has been reliably learned that the air defense system in Lahore has been neutralized.”
This revenge comes after the precise campaign launched by India on May 7. The operation targets nine terrorist sites, with four terrorists in Pakistan, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), which was targeted in Pakistan-occupied terrorist attacks in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir on April 22. The report shows that the operation caused significant damage to camps without civilian casualties.
What is the S-400: India’s Air Shield
The S-400 Triumf, developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey, is one of the world’s most advanced long-range ground-oriented air missile systems. India signed a deal of 350,000 crore (about US$5.4 billion) in 2018 to buy five S-400 squadrons. Three have been deployed; by 2026, two are expected.
Each S-400 unit can track 160 targets and participate in 72 targets simultaneously. Its four missiles range from 40 km to 400 km and can impact threats at an altitude of 30 km. The system can destroy aircraft, cruise missiles, drones, and even intermediate ballistic missiles that travel at a speed of 4.8 kilometers per second.
The system is fast – it activates in five minutes. It is also highly mobile and installed on trucks that can be redeployed quickly. These characteristics make it a key tool to drive away sudden or large-scale attacks.
Sudarsan Chakra: Modern Parallel
The Indian Air Force called the S-400 “Sudarshan Chakra” and was a mythical weapon of Vishnu and Krishna. The name is known for its speed, precision and ability to destroy evil, which reflects the weapon’s intentional role in protecting Indian airspace.
In early IAF practice, the system reportedly “shooted down” 80% of a simulated enemy aircraft crew, forcing others to turn around. This performance emphasizes its tactical margins and psychological deterrence.
During this crisis, the use of the S-400 marks a new threshold for Indian military preparation. It also marks a significant escalation of the Indian-Pakistan hostilities, with both countries openly exchanging air strikes against military and civilian areas.
India quickly used high-end defense technology and paired with precise targeting during its operation in Sindor, emphasizing a strategic doctrine whose purpose is to respond quickly and minimize collateral damage. Both sides remained highly alert and the situation remained tense.
For now, the sky may be quiet – but ground reality marks a deeper crack that can reshape the regional defensive posture in the coming days.
