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S-500: Russia’s air defense system built to shoot down F-22 and F-35 fighters

Russia’s S-500 air defense system was billed as a game-changer, capable of swatting down hypersonic missiles and U.S. stealth jets at near-space altitudes. -In reality, the program has stalled under ...
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Could Russia’s S-500 air defense system be an “F-35 killer”? Here’s what we know

Russia has heaped praise on its new S-500 missile system, but it is still unclear if it can actually build the systems in meaningful numbers.

5 Of The Most Powerful Military Air Defense Systems In The World

Air defense power stems from a system's ability to find and take out a threat, putting mission effectiveness above ...
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FACTBOX: S-500 Anti-Aircraft Missile System

TASS-FACTBOX. On December 17, 2025, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov announced during the ministry’s final year-end board meeting that the first regiment equipped with the S-500 system had ...