India, Aug. 9 -- The Russian-made S-400 air defence system is back in the spotlight after Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Saturday confirmed that India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets using it. The S-400 played a pivotal role in the interceptions during Operation Sindoor.

With advanced radar and interception capabilities, S-400 is a surface-to-air missile system that provides air defence to a large area.

It can spot and shoot down aerial threats from far away, making it a crucial component in India's air defence system. In terms of its operational capabilities, it can engage with multiple targets simultaneously, including aircraft, cruise missiles, and even ballistic missiles at varying ranges and altitudes.

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