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Detailed explanation-1: -By Manjeet Negi: Boosting its capability to tackle aerial threats from both China and Pakistan, India has started deploying its S-400 air defence missile system in the Punjab sector.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mainstream media reports from India reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) had deployed the first battery of S-400 missile systems in Punjab. Each S-400 battery typically consists of eight Transporter Erector Launchers (TELs), two radars and one command post.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has inducted and deployed the first firing unit of ‘S-400 Air Defence System’ and the second unit is also in the process of getting inducted, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari informed on Sunday. “The induction program of S-400 is going as per the schedule.

Detailed explanation-4: -Five Squadrons Of S-400s For India The first two squadrons of S-400 air defense systems have been operationalized in the northern and eastern sectors. The system can engage adversary fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles, ballistic and cruise missiles, and cruise missiles flying up to 400 kilometers away.

Detailed explanation-5: -In November 2021, Russia stated that it had begun delivery of S-400 missiles to India and that deployment was proceeding as scheduled. India has already received two S-400 system from Russia and third squadron will be delivered in November 2022. According to reports, that system was delivered in November 2021.