IAF Releases First-Ever Video of S-400 ‘Sudarshan’, Claims Record-Breaking Intercept
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has, for the first time, released a video showcasing its advanced S-400 ‘Sudarshan’ long-range air defence system in action, claiming that the platform achieved the longest-ever recorded intercept in military history.
According to senior Air Force officials, the interception was carried out during Operation Sindoor in May last year. The newly released footage highlights the system’s long-range engagement capability, precision tracking, and rapid-response effectiveness against aerial threats.
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The S-400 system, officially known as S-400 Triumf and indigenously referred to as ‘Sudarshan’ by the IAF, is one of the world’s most sophisticated surface-to-air missile defence platforms. Designed to detect, track, and neutralize a wide range of aerial targets — including fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles — the system significantly strengthens India’s multi-layered air defence shield.
Air Force sources stated that the intercept demonstrated the system’s capability to engage hostile targets at unprecedented ranges while maintaining high accuracy. Though specific operational details remain classified for security reasons, officials emphasized that the achievement marks a major milestone in India’s air defence preparedness.
India signed a deal with Russia in 2018 for the procurement of five S-400 regiments, and several units have since been deployed at strategically sensitive locations to counter potential aerial threats along the northern and western fronts.
Defence analysts believe the release of the video serves both as a demonstration of operational readiness and as a strategic message, highlighting India’s growing technological and tactical capabilities in modern aerial warfare.
The IAF reiterated that the successful long-range intercept during Operation Sindoor underscores the force’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s airspace through advanced technology and rapid-response systems.
