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Russia Deploys S-500 Prometheus System to Counter US Stealth Aircraft

Russia is advancing its air defense capabilities with the S-500 Prometheus system, explicitly designed to counter advanced stealth aircraft like the American F-22 and F-35. The system reportedly boasts a long-range engagement capability of up to 600 kilometers against aerial targets. It can also engage a variety of threats, including ballistic missiles and hypersonic weapons. The S-500 utilizes a network of different radars to improve its chances of detecting stealth-optimized aircraft. While Moscow promotes its capabilities, Western experts are closely analyzing its real-world effectiveness and production scale.

Official Source: https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/f-22-and-f-35-stealth-smasher-russias-new-s-500-prometheus-air-defenses-system-has-1-mission/