Weapons

Safe Skies: Russian Army Could Soon Receive Newest S-500 Air Defense System

The Russian Armed Forces could soon receive first preproduction prototypes of the next-generation S-500 air defense system, defense expert Igor Korotchenko asserted.

The Russian army, according to Korotchenko, has achieved significant progress and is one of the best globally. "It is fully capable of defending our country for decades to come."

The S-500 Prometey, also known as 55R6M Triumfator-M, is a cutting-edge anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic missile system currently under development in Russia.

The long-range system, designed by Almaz Antey, is said to have a range of 600 kilometers (more than 370 miles). The system could simultaneously intercept up to ten ballistic missiles traveling at a speed of 5 kilometers per second.