Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:58pm on 28 Apr 2026,Tuesday Defence
India is set to receive its fourth S-400 Triumf squadron from Russia in May 2026, significantly strengthening its western air defence along the Pakistan border. The system, capable of tracking 300 targets at a range of 600 km, will plug critical surveillance gaps in Punjab and Rajasthan. However, India’s strategy goes beyond a single platform, integrating systems like MR-SAM, Akash missile system, and upcoming Project Kusha into a layered network. This multi-tier architecture ensures comprehensive protection against drones, missiles, and aircraft, positioning India among nations with the most advanced and resilient air defence systems globally. (PC: Reuters)
