Russia is once again boasting that its much-hyped S-500 Prometheus surface-to-air missile system can track and shoot down American F-35 Lightning II and F-22...
The S-400 is Russia’s most advanced operational long-range air defense system and forms the centerpiece of Russia’s integrated air defense network. Though the S-500,...
The Russian S-500 “Prometheus” is a mobile surface-to-air and anti-ballistic missile system designed to counter a wide range of threats, including aircraft, ballistic missiles,...
Summary and Key Points: Russia argues its S-400—and especially the newer S-500—can detect and defeat stealth aircraft, but the more important question is whether...
Summary and Key Points: The S-500 Prometheus has officially entered combat duty as of late 2025, with Russia claiming it can intercept everything from...
Article Summary – Russia’s S-500 air defense system was billed as a game-changer, capable of swatting down hypersonic missiles and U.S. stealth jets at...