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| First batch of Russian-made S-500 system enters service |
| 2021-09-17 |
| By Donat Sorokin [TASS] The advanced S-500 Prometey air defense system is now being rolled out to Russian troops after the completion of state trials, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told journalists on Thursday. "The state trials have just completed, and the first supplies of this complex have started. That is not yet the full range as the Almaz-Antey Concern requires. The configurations of the complex were discussed," Borisov said. "Until we take down a fully-loaded civilian passenger jet, it's just in trials" Produced by the Almaz-Antey Concern, the S-500 air defense system is designed to defeat all possible means of an air and space attack by a potential enemy across the entire range of heights and speeds. The specialist training for working with this system has been conducted since 2017. The S-500 will replace the S-400 Triumph air defense system. The 2021 Tyumen Oil and Gas Forum is being held at the West Siberian Innovation Center in Tyumen from September 14 to 16. It includes more than 30 events — plenary sessions, technology days and presentations by energy companies, round tables, business breakfasts, master classes, conferences, and online platforms. The forum is sponsored by the government of the Russian Federation and the government of the Tyumen region. TASS is the general information partner of the forum. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #8 Actually M, I was thinking about the airliners that the TOR's have knocked down (Europeans and Malaysians over Ukraine, Ukrainians over Iran), but the Vincennces is also one in the loss column. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2021-09-17 17:01 |
| #7 Yeah, the Vincennes incident was not a shining moment. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2021-09-17 15:15 |
| #6 I'm waiting to see how many airliners this one can take down. 'Cause it ain't about the hardware, it's all about the operators. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2021-09-17 14:57 |
| #5 It's all about software. And it's constantly being hacked. I would guess / hope that the Israelis hold their EW secrets so close even the Klingons are in the dark. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2021-09-17 12:20 |
| #4 Yes, but can the upgrade ensure that the Syrians notice Israeli planes before they egress after hitting their targets? |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2021-09-17 12:16 |
| #3 the S-500 air defense system is designed to defeat all possible means of an air and space attack by a potential enemy across the entire range of heights and speeds. Instead of doing one thing very well. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2021-09-17 07:05 |
| #2 /\ Yes, New and Improved Tide. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2021-09-17 06:15 |
| #1 ...Always keep an eye on these things, but this does tend to harken back to the good old days of the Cold War, where every new Soviet system was the Last Word in capabilities. There's also a distinct possibility that the S-500 is yet another S-300 variant that's been jacked up and had a new nameplate put on it. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2021-09-17 06:10 |