Already in the foreseeable future, the Russian army will be delivered the newest air defense system S-500 "Prometheus".
This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov, as quoted by the RIA Novosti. He had been on the forum "Army-2019", where he made an important statement.
First Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu stressed, that the supply of new S-500 units and formations of the Armed Forces will begin in 2020 year, but now it is possible, it will happen before.
Preliminary tests of the S-500, According to Deputy Prime Minister Borisov, We were successful. Therefore, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation decided to reduce the time of the start of deliveries of new air defense missile systems to the troops.
As is known, anti-aircraft missile system S-500 is unique in the world. Until it passes further testing, that will reveal all its combat capabilities.
Anti-aircraft missile system S-500 is designed for 25 years of service. In the coming years, it is designed to become the new primary, used by the Russian armed forces.
Earlier Turkey stated that, they are ready to engage in cooperation on the creation of the C-500 with Russia.
