Russia Deploys Upgraded Pantsir-SM New in Ukraine

Russian sources recently disclosed the current operational status of an undisclosed quantity of Pantsir-SM air defense missile systems in the conflict zone of Ukraine. The Pantsir-SM, an upgraded version of the Pantsir-S1, comes with significant improvements that make it highly effective against smaller threats such as drones. The deployment of this advanced air defense system in Ukraine offers numerous potential advantages compared to its predecessor, the Pantsir-S1. So, what improvements have been done to this upgraded Pantsir?