Warning! First Batch of S-500 Missiles Ready for Deployment

Air defense systems play a critical role in warfare, especially in the intense air conflict of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Both sides have amassed numerous air defense systems. Ukraine, for instance, boasts highly prized Patriot systems from the United States capable of intercepting a wide array of missile types. On the other hand, Russia’s arsenal includes the formidable S-400 Triumf, a long-range surface-to-air missile system with a range of up to 400 kilometers. However, the significance of this system doesn’t end there; its successor, the S-500, promises to further enhance Russia’s air defense capabilities. This cutting-edge S-500 missile system first captured public attention in 2015 while still in its design phase. By 2021, Russia announced that the state-owned company Almaz-Antey, the developer of the S-500 systems, had secured a contract for 10 such systems, with deliveries expected to start in the first half of 2022. However, delays and setbacks prevented the debut of this