Russian military expert Vasily Dandykin lauded the S-400 missile system, calling it “beyond competition” after its performance in the recent India-Pakistan conflict. He noted the system’s ability to intercept highly complex targets with missiles reaching 400 km, making it a key asset for India and other buyers like Turkey. Dandykin also highlighted the S-500, capable of striking objects in near space, including satellites, with a 500 km range—claiming it has no real global equivalent. His remarks come amid heightened tensions following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26, leading to retaliatory operations by both India and Pakistan along their borders.