Russia latest weapon news today
Here are some of the latest weapon news from Russia:
1. S-500 Prometheus Air Defense System: Russia has announced the development of a new air defense system, the S-500 Prometheus, which is designed to intercept and destroy hypersonic missiles and aircraft. The system is expected to enter service in 2025.
2. Avangard Hypersonic Missile: Russia has successfully tested its Avangard hypersonic missile, which can travel at speeds of up to Mach 20 (24,000 km/h). The missile is designed to evade traditional air defense systems and is expected to enter service in 2022.
3. Kinzhal Air-Launched Missile: Russia has tested its Kinzhal air-launched missile, which is designed to be launched from a MiG-31 fighter jet. The missile has a range of over 2,000 km and is capable of destroying ground and air targets.
4. Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile: Russia has announced the development of a new hypersonic missile, the Tsirkon, which is designed to travel at speeds of up to Mach 9 (11,000 km/h). The missile is expected to enter service in 2023.
5. Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile: Russia has announced the development of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which is designed to evade traditional air defense systems. The missile is expected to enter service in 2023.
6. S-400 Triumf Air Defense System: Russia has delivered the S-400 Triumf air defense system to Turkey, despite opposition from the United States. The system is designed to intercept and destroy aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
7. Iskander-M Mobile Ballistic Missile System: Russia has tested its Iskander-M mobile ballistic missile system, which is designed to be launched from a mobile platform. The system has a range of over 500 km and is capable of destroying ground and air targets.
8. Kalibr Cruise Missile: Russia has tested its Kalibr cruise missile, which is designed to be launched from submarines and surface ships. The missile has a range of over 2,000 km and is capable of destroying ground and air targets.
9. Peresvet Laser Weapon: Russia has tested its Peresvet laser weapon, which is designed to destroy enemy drones and aircraft. The weapon is expected to enter service in 2023.
10. S-350 Vityaz Air Defense System: Russia has tested its S-350 Vityaz air defense system, which is designed to intercept and destroy aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. The system is expected to enter service in 2023.
Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available sources and may not be up-to-date or accurate.