* Russian S-550 missile system has entered active service, security source said
* 'Star wars' missile thought to be capable of shooting down targets in space
* S-550 could target low-orbit satellites, nukes, and orbital hypersonic weapons
* Putin has been bulking up his military while ramping up tensions with the West
Russia has deployed into service a new top-secret 'star wars' missile that is designed to shoot down nukes and satellites.
The S-550 missile defence system 'has entered combat duty', according to defence sources who spoke to state news agency TASS on Wednesday.
While little is known about the missile, it is thought to be Russia's latest foray into the space arms race - designed to take out targets hundreds of miles above earth such as low-orbit satellites, nuclear warheads, and orbital hypersonic weapons.
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WNU Editor: Contrary to the media narrative (both U.S. and Russian media), this weapons platform is apparently far from being deployed .... No, Russia's S-550 Missile Defense System Hasn't Been Fielded (Warzone/The Drive).
Russian Media Is Saying That The S-550 Missile System Has Entered Active Service
First S-550 air defense systems enter service in Russia — source -- TASS
Russia’s new S-550 air-defense system rolled out – TASS -- RT
Russia reportedly deploys new missile capable of downing satellites -- NYPost
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