Monday, September 21, 2009

Russia's New Air Defense System (The S-500) Will Be Ready Soon


Russia Set To Finish Development Of New Air Defense System -- RIA Novosti

ASTRAKHAN (South Russia), September 16 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's advanced S-500 air defense system could be developed in the next few years, the Air Force commander said on Wednesday.

The S-500 is currently at the blueprint stage at the Almaz-Antei company and is expected to be rolled out by 2012.

"This work is in progress...I think this system will appear in the near future," Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin said.

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Update #1: Russia to develop S-500 air defense system soon: air force commander -- China View
Update #2: Advanced Russian Air Defenses Expected in 2012 -- Global Security Newswire
Update #3: The Grand Illusions -- Strategy Page

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