Russia’s Next-generation S-500 SAM Enters Production
The latest Russian SAM system can protect large areas against attacks by aircraft and missiles.
The S-400 is currently Russia's most capable SAM system, with a battery deployed to Syria (illustrated). The S-500 system offers improved range and capability against stealthy aircraft and ballistic missiles. (Photo: Russian Ministry of Defence)
The S-400 is currently Russia's most capable SAM system, with a battery deployed to Syria (illustrated). The S-500 system offers improved range and capability against stealthy aircraft and ballistic missiles. (Photo: Russian Ministry of Defence)

Combat vehicles of the Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defense Corporation’s S-500 Prometei (Prometheus) next-generation surface-to-air missile (SAM) system have entered production at the manufacturer’s newly constructed plant in Nizhny Novgorod. Russian media also reports that another new manufacturing site, in Kirov, commenced manufacture of advanced missiles for that system.


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