CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Punjab Sector. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in the Punjab sector. The S-400 air defence system was contracted to Russia by India in a deal worth around ₹35, 000 cr.

Detailed explanation-2: -The S-400 air defence missiles will be purchased by India from Russia in a deal worth more than ₹35, 000 crore over three years. Russia will begin supplying India with the third squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in January or February of next year, despite its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-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: -Technical features of the S-400 system: It is the most dangerous operationally deployed modern long-range SAM (MLR SAM) in the world, considered much ahead of the US-developed Terminal High Altitude Area Defence System (THAAD). It also consists of anti-air missiles launchers along with command and control missiles.