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India.com
29-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
After Testing Decisive S-400, India Eyes S-500 Sky Shield – Know The Superweapon That Can Kill Even Satellites
New Delhi: The recent showdown between India and Pakistan was something South Asia had not seen in decades. High-stakes and blazing aerial clash between the two nations lit up the skies from May 6-10. Launched on the intervening night of May 6 and 7 to serve justice to the victims of April 22 Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 innocent civilians, Operation Sindoor was more than a military offensive. It was a masterclass in modern air defence. As Indian Air Force jets launched precision strikes deep into Pakistan and PoK, hitting terror launchpads with surgical fury, Islamabad struck back with a volley of missiles and drone swarms aimed at India's border states – Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. The intent was loud and clear – retaliate, damage and disrupt. But what was meant to create havoc turned into a textbook example of air defence dominance, thanks to India's silent sentinel – the S-400 triumph. Layered like a digital fortress across India's vulnerable frontiers, the S-400 intercepted incoming threats in real time and forced Pakistani fighter jets to back off or reroute. Drone after drone fell from the sky. Missiles lost their bite. Civilian areas were spared what could have been deadly devastation. Military analysts say the S-400's performance was not only effective but also decisive. Multi-layered tracking, rapid reconfiguration and precision-targeting gave India a tactical edge that blunted Pakistan's retaliation before it hit the ground. What makes the S-400 so deadly? Manufactured by Russia's Almaz Central Design Bureau, this long-range surface-to-air missile system detects aerial threats up to 600 km away and can strike down stealth aircraft, cruise missiles, fighter jets and even ballistic targets at a range of up to 400 km. Think of it as a guardian angel with a very long sword. India bought five S-400 squadrons in a massive Rs 35,000 crore ($5.4 billion) deal in 2018. Deployed in Punjab in 2021, the first squadron has been built with one purpose, which is deterring any airborne aggression from Pakistan or China. Its three squadrons, as of now, are fully operational, while the rest are on the way. The weapon is popularly known as 'Sudarshan Chakra' inside the military. Enough said. India is not stopping at the S-400. So what's next? Enter the S-500 Prometheus – the next-gen beast that can shoot down hypersonic missiles, track objects in space and knock out satellites in low earth orbit. This system plays in the space-war league. With a 2,000-km detection range and the ability to take out threats at 600 km, the S-500 is a geopolitical statement in addition to being a missile shield. Armed with hit-to-kill interceptors and real-time tracking of 10 targets at once, it is designed for the wars of tomorrow. India could be its first foreign customer. The CAATSA Complication But its acquisition is not so simple. There is a catch and that too a big one. The United State's CAATSA law threatens sanctions against nations that buy major arms from Russia. While India got a temporary waiver for the S-400 (thanks to Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna), no such guarantee exists for the S-500. So here lies India's conundrum – upgrade a weapon system that could define future air dominance or tread carefully to avoid rocking the diplomatic boat with Washington. If India manages to get S-500, it will not only defend its skies but also rewrite the rules of the game.
India.com
18-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Trump makes shocking move, supports pro Pakistan Turkey, president Erdogan claims ‘Friend Trump' will lift CAATSA sanctions, S-400 and F-35…, reveals…
(File) New Delhi: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made a significant revelation regarding American President Donald Trump. He stated that he believes that due to President Trump's 'more open, more creative' approach, the U.S. Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions on Turkey's defense sector will soon be 'lifted.' When asked by journalists about the recent U.S. approval for potential missile sales to Turkey during a flight returning from Albania, Erdogan said he can 'easily say that there is an easing in CAATSA,' referring to the 'Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. Erdogan referred to Trump as a friend as he mentioned that he has discussed this matter with Trump and the new U.S. ambassador to Ankara. According to transcripts of the comments made during the flight, he said, 'With my friend Trump's assumption of office, we reached a stage of more open, more creative, and more honest communication.' The USA imposed CAATSA sanctions on Turkey in 2020 as a punishment for purchasing the S-400 missile defense system from Russia, despite being a NATO member. However, Turkey has never used the S-400 missile system, and it remains inactive to this day. The U.S. also removed Turkey from the F-35 programme due to the purchase of the S-400. What is the CAATSA sanction? The full form of CAATSA is Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. The U.S. created it as a punitive measure against its adversaries. This law was first enacted on August 2, 2017, and was implemented in January 2018. The purpose of this law is to confront the aggression of America's adversary countries, mainly Iran, Russia, and North Korea.
LBCI
17-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Erdogan sees end in sight for US sanctions on Turkish defense sector
Turkey has seen an easing of U.S. sanctions on its defense sector since Donald Trump became president with steps towards ending the measure advancing quickly, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. "We can easily say that there is a softening in CAATSA," he told reporters while returning from a European summit, referring to US sanctions legislation. He said there had been "more constructive" communication with the Trump administration and he believed Turkey "will overcome the CAATSA process much faster." AFP
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Erdogan sees end in sight for U.S. sanctions on Turkish defence sector
Turkiye has seen an easing of U.S. sanctions on its defence sector since Donald Trump became President, with steps towards ending the measure advancing quickly, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday (May 17, 2025). "We can easily say that there is a softening in CAATSA,," he told reporters while returning from a European summit, referring to U.S. sanctions legislation. Also Read | U.S. imposes CAATSA sanctions on Turkey for S-400 Purchase In 2020, Washington imposed sanctions on Ankara over its purchase of an S-400 Russian surface-to-air missile defence system under a 2017 law known as CAATSA, which aims to limit Russia's military influence. The move soured ties between the two NATO member countries. It also booted Turkiye out of its F-35 programme, with Washington saying the presence of the S-400 would allow the Russians to collect information on the stealth jet's capabilities. Mr. Erdogan said Turkiye had raised the sanctions issue with Trump and his newly-appointed envoy to Ankara, Tom Barrack "With my friend Trump taking office, we have achieved a more open, more constructive and more sincere communication on these issues," Mr. Erdogan added, saying Turkiye valued "every positive step in this direction". "I believe we will overcome the CAATSA process much faster. As two great NATO allies, there should be no restrictions or obstacles in the field of defence between us," he said. Turkiye's partnership with the United States was "of vital importance for the establishment of stability in our region and the world" he said. In March, Erdogan spoke to Trump about the need to finalise a deal to let Turkiye buy US F-16 fighter planes and be readmitted to the development programme for F-35 warplanes. Turkiye has been seeking to modernise its airforce, and has been seeking to buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoons, which are built by a four-nation consortium grouping Germany, Britain, Spain and Italy.
Bloomberg
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Erdogan Says He's Hopeful That US Will Relax Defense Sanctions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is looking for Washington to ease defense sanctions on his country as ties warm up between the NATO allies under the new US administration. 'We can comfortably say that there is a softening in CAATSA,' Erdogan told reporters on the flight back to Turkey from Albania, where he attended the European Political Community summit in Tirana on Friday.
