Source: Tennessee
Subject: Defense Exercise
Background: The Indian Prime Minister and the Russian President are scheduled to meet during the India-Russia summit, where the two defense ministers are expected to discuss India’s potential interest in Russia’s next-generation S-500 air defense system.
About S-500 air defense system:
What is it?
The S-500 Promety is Russia’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air and anti-space defense system, capable of intercepting aircraft, ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and even low-orbit satellites.
Developer: Developed by Almaz-Antey, Russia’s leading air defense manufacturer.
Main features:
Ultra-long range: Can intercept targets up to 600 km away. Near-space interception: Operates at altitudes of up to 200 km, including low-orbit objects. Hypersonic Interceptor: Missiles like the 77N6-N / 77N6-N1 fly at Mach 5-7 with “hit-to-kill” accuracy. Multi-target engagement: Track and destroy stealth jets, ballistic missiles, hypersonic gliders, and drones. Advanced radar suite: 91N6A(M) and 96L6-TsP radars can detect threats up to 800 km away, including stealth aircraft. Fast response: Reaction time is 3-4 seconds, almost twice that of the S-400. High mobility: Attach to an all-terrain transporter for rapid deployment.
Advances from S-400:
Features S-400 S-500 Maximum range 380 km 600 km Target altitude ~30-40 km Up to 200 km (near space) Hypersonic interception Limited Full capability (Mach 5-7) Satellite destruction capability No Yes – Low Earth orbit response time 9-10 seconds 3-4 seconds Stealth tracking High Superior multi-band radar
significance:
A major strategic upgrade of India’s multi-layered air defense shield. Strengthening India’s capabilities against China’s hypersonic missiles and Pakistan’s ballistic weapons. It will give India an anti-space defense capability that is unique in the world.
