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S-400's 3 Weaknesses Pakistan Eyes; Munir's Army Still Haunted by Operation Sindoor.
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News18•21-09-2026, 05:01
S-400's 3 Weaknesses Pakistan Eyes; Munir's Army Still Haunted by Operation Sindoor.
- •Pakistan is exploiting three identified weaknesses of the S-400 air defense system, which were exposed during Operation Sindoor.
- •Low-altitude and earth curvature allow drones and cruise missiles flying very low to evade S-400 radar detection.
- •The S-400's radar emits electromagnetic signals when active, allowing enemies to track its position using anti-radiation missiles.
- •Heavy launchers have a long reload time, creating a vulnerability if multiple attacks occur simultaneously.
- •India is aware of these shortcomings and is implementing countermeasures like LLR, AWACS, mobile radar networking, and QRSAMs to strengthen its defense.
Key Questions Answered
The S-400 system has three primary shortcomings that are targeted by Pakistan: low-altitude and earth curvature limitations that allow low-flying drones to evade radar, the exposure of its position when its radar is active, and the long reload and mobility challenges of its heavy launchers.
To eliminate blind spots for low-flying cruise missiles and drones, the Indian Army is integrating Low-Level Radars (LLR) and advanced Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) with the S-400 to maintain sharp vigilance over the sky.
In 2018, India signed a pact with Russia to acquire a total of five S-400 air defense system squadrons.
