From S-400 to Iron Dome: World's top 10 air defense systems

India possesses the powerful Russian-made S-400 air defense system on the Pakistan border, which recently thwarted all of Pakistan's attack attempts.

Delhi: Air defense systems are a nation's strength and most potent defense in modern warfare. This system detects enemy aerial attacks using radar and neutralizes them with surface-to-air missiles. India has the powerful Russian-made S-400 air defense system on the Pakistan border. Recently, India neutralized Pakistan's drone and missile attacks using the S-400 air defense system. Let's examine the 10 most powerful air defense systems in the world, including the S-400, which demonstrated Indian strength against Pakistan.

S-400 Triumph (Russia)

The S-400 is an air defense system developed by Russia's Almaz Central Design Bureau. India uses this air defense system under the name Sudarshan Chakra. Equipped with advanced radar, detection, and targeting technology, this system can destroy fighter jets, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. It has a maximum range of 400 kilometers and an altitude range of 30-56 kilometers. The S-400 can also engage multiple targets simultaneously.

David's Sling (Israel)

This air defense system was jointly developed by Israel's Rafael and Raytheon. It can counter medium and long-range missiles and fighter jets. It can engage targets at a range of 70-300 kilometers and an altitude of up to 15 kilometers. David's Sling sits between Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow systems in terms of capability.

S-300VM (Russia)

The S-300VM is another Russian air defense system, also known as Antey-2500. It is a multi-channel, long-range system capable of intercepting short and medium-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft. It has an operational range of up to 200 kilometers.

THAAD (USA)

THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense. It is designed to intercept ballistic missiles in their terminal phase. THAAD provides a range of up to 200 kilometers and an altitude of up to 150 kilometers.

MIM-104 Patriot (USA)

Another American air defense system, developed jointly by Lockheed Martin in the US and Raytheon in Israel. It is one of the most widely deployed air defense systems globally. Capable of destroying ballistic and cruise missiles, it has a target range of 160-170 kilometers and a maximum altitude of 24 kilometers.

HQ-9 (China)

This system resembles Russia's S-300 air defense system. It can destroy aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. It has a range of up to 125 kilometers and a surveillance altitude of up to 27 kilometers. The HQ-9 incorporates advanced radar technology.

Aster 30 SAMP/T (France/Italy)

The Aster 30 SAMP/T is an air defense system manufactured by Eurosam, a European anti-missile manufacturer. It has a range of 120 kilometers and an altitude of up to 20 kilometers. Its primary objective is to destroy fighter jets and ballistic missiles. It is used by various European and Asian countries.

MEADS (USA/Germany, Italy)

MEADS has the capability to engage targets within a range of 40-70 kilometers and a maximum altitude of 20 kilometers. It features advanced radars and rapid missile reloading capabilities.

Barak-8 (Israel/India)

Barak-8 is a joint Israeli-Indian venture. It can counter helicopters, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs. It has a range of up to 70 kilometers and can engage multiple targets simultaneously.

Iron Dome (Israel)

Iron Dome is a powerful short-range air defense system capable of intercepting rockets. It has a range of up to 70 kilometers. Iron Dome boasts a success rate of up to 90% in air defense.