pechora missile system for 30 January 2026

Pechora Missile System Latest News

Bengaluru-based defence equipment manufacturer Alpha Design Technologies Ltd (ADTL) has completed a major upgrade of the ’s (IAF) Pechora, a surface-toair missile (SAM) system, in line with the Centre’s push for modernising ageing military hardware through indigenous capability.

About Pechora Missile System

• The Pechora, officially known as the S-125 Neva/Pechora, is a Soviet-origin, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept low- to medium-altitude targets.
• It has been a mainstay of India’s air defence network since the 1970s.

Pechora Missile System Features

• The system consists of a radar-guided missile launcher and a fire control unit, typically employing the V-600 missile. 
• It uses the 4R90 Yatagan radar, equipped with five parabolic antennas, to detect, track, and lock onto targets.
• Once a threat is identified, the system can launch missiles to intercept and destroy it mid-air.
• It is particularly effective against slow-moving or low-flying targets, making it well-suited for countering drones and cruise missiles. 
• It can operate independently or as part of a larger, integrated air defence network, and is capable of functioning even in environments with heavy electronic jamming.
• Range: The Pechora system has an operational firing range of up to 30–35.4 km, with some upgraded versions reaching 35.4 km.
• Altitude: It can engage targets flying at altitudes from as low as 20 meters up to 20–25 km, making it versatile for both low and medium-altitude threats.
• Detection: The system’s radar can detect targets up to 100 km away, providing early warning and engagement capability.
• Accuracy: The Pechora boasts a high kill probability of around 92% and can engage up to two targets simultaneously at speeds up to 900 m/s.

Source: TOI