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S-400: Already NATO's Nightmare, But S-500 Could Be Their Worst
S-400: Already NATO's Nightmare, But S-500 Could Be Their Worst
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Russia’s S-400 has long worried NATO with its range, multi-target, and hypersonic defence. Now, the S-500 “Prometheus” raises the stakes, adding even more... 13.05.2025, Sputnik India
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Unlike the S-400, which was already a powerful air defence system, the S-500 isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a completely new class of technology. Designed to tackle a wide range of threats, the S-500 promises to be a serious challenge for NATO forces. It can target everything from stealth jets and ballistic missiles to low-orbit satellites, giving Russia a major advantage in modern warfare.The S-500 is more than just a system for taking down aircraft. It’s also Russia’s primary defence against ballistic missiles. One of its most impressive features is its ability to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) mid-flight — something no other air defence system can do as effectively. This makes the S-500 not just vital for air combat but also a key element in nuclear defence.Like the S-400, the S-500 is mobile, allowing for rapid deployment across different terrains. However, what sets the S-500 apart is its improved deployment speed and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) targeting system. The system integrates seamlessly with older systems like the S-300 and S-400, creating a multi-layered air defence network that enhances Russia’s ability to protect its airspace and respond to threats quickly and efficiently.As the S-500 begins to be deployed, countries like India are closely watching its progress. With its unmatched capabilities, the S-500 could reshape the global balance of power in both conventional and space-based warfare. NATO may be facing its most formidable air defence challenge yet, and the stakes have never been higher.
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S-400: Already NATO's Nightmare, But S-500 Could Be Their Worst
Russia’s S-400 has long worried NATO with its range, multi-target, and hypersonic defence. Now, the S-500 “Prometheus” raises the stakes, adding even more concern for its adversaries.
Unlike the S-400, which was already a powerful air defence system, the S-500 isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a completely new class of technology. Designed to tackle a wide range of threats, the S-500 promises to be a serious challenge for NATO forces. It can target everything from stealth jets and ballistic missiles to low-orbit satellites, giving Russia a major advantage in modern warfare.
The S-500 has an incredible range, able to engage targets up to 600 kilometres away. Its altitude capabilities even extend into near space, allowing it to intercept threats far beyond the reach of traditional air defence systems.
The S-500 is more than just a system for taking down aircraft. It’s also Russia’s primary defence against ballistic missiles. One of its most impressive features is its ability to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) mid-flight — something no other air defence system can do as effectively. This makes the S-500 not just vital for air combat but also a key element in nuclear defence.
While aircraft like the US F-35 and B-2 are designed to evade radar, the S-500 can detect and engage even the most stealthy targets.
Like the S-400, the S-500 is mobile, allowing for rapid deployment across different terrains. However, what sets the S-500 apart is its improved deployment speed and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) targeting system. The system integrates seamlessly with older systems like the S-300 and S-400, creating a multi-layered air defence network that enhances Russia’s ability to protect its airspace and respond to threats quickly and efficiently.
Perhaps the most alarming feature of the S-500 is its ability to target satellites. Russia has stated that this advanced defence system can engage and destroy satellites in low Earth orbit, a capability that could drastically alter the dynamics of future wars, especially as space becomes an increasingly important battlefield.
As the S-500 begins to be deployed, countries like India are closely watching its progress. With its unmatched capabilities, the S-500 could reshape the global balance of power in both conventional and space-based warfare. NATO may be facing its most formidable air defence challenge yet, and the stakes have never been higher.
