Islamabad claims to have used a CM-400AKG missile with anti-radiation guidance to strike the Russian-made S-400 air defense system operated by India. New Delhi denies any loss.
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The Pakistani government released footage of a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet taking off for what was described as a strike mission against an Indian-operated S-400 Triumf air defense system. According to Islamabad, the attack was carried out using a Chinese-origin CM-400AKG hypersonic missile, allegedly in an anti-radiation variant capable of tracking and hitting radar emission sources such as those of the S-400.
According to Pakistan’s version, the missile was guided by a passive radar system, allowing it to “hunt” the active radar of the Russian system before striking the target with precision.
India denies the attack and no visual evidence exists
Despite the release of a video showing the fighter jet taking off and official statements suggesting the mission’s success, there is currently no visual evidence confirming the destruction of an S-400 system. The Indian government has strongly denied the loss of any air defense unit and labeled the claim as military propaganda.
International experts note that although the CM-400AKG missile is theoretically hypersonic in its terminal phase, it has not been widely tested in real combat, and its effectiveness against modern systems like the S-400 remains subject to debate.
The situation increases tensions in the already delicate relationship between the two South Asian nuclear powers, which frequently exchange accusations and display military strength along border regions.
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