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S-400
Why is it in news?
- As per the official statement, the delivery schedule for the S-400 long-range air-defence systems was on track for the end of 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The officials also dismissed concerns over possible U.S. sanctions on the deal under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
Details:
- In October 2018, India had signed a $5.43-billion deal with Russia for five S-400 regiments despite objections from the U.S., with deliveries scheduled to begin by 2021-end.
- The S-400 Triumf is one of the most advanced missile defence systems in the world.
- It is also known as the SA-21 Growler by NATO nations
- The system can engage all types of aerial targets including aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and ballistic and cruise missiles within the range of 400km, at an altitude of up to 30km.
- It can simultaneously track up to 300 targets and can simultaneously engage 36 targets.
- The S-400 has thus far been exported to China, with export orders placed by India.
- Turkey has recently received its first delivery.
Source: The Hindu.