Russian S500 Prometheus Air Defense System Operational In 2021

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 Folks, here is the latest development in Russia's air defense systems. The Russians are rolling out their more powerful S500 air defense missile system. Here is a short video :



Link :  https://youtu.be/awDOg2kqL1w


Malaysia needs to get this S500 Prometheus air defense system. If we have this nearly ALL other airforces in the world will be careful and respectful of trespassing into our airspace. (Ok there is an Option B).
Plus it will not cost as much as "western systems" of similar capacity. So those thinking of multi-multi billion Ringgit  'direct nego' contracts can forget about it.
There is already the super powerful Russian S400 air defense system which is designed to shoot down the American F35 stealth fighter..  
"Turkey received a loan from Russia to partially finance the RM10.0 billion purchase of the S-400 system of ground-to-air armaments. An agreement was signed in December 2017 and the first "Triumf" missiles and missile launchers arrived in Turkey in July 2019."
The S-400 can shoot down aircraft at a distance of up to 150 miles (240 km) and intercept ballistic missiles up to 38 miles away.  The S400 can also shoot down the latest American F35 stealth fighter."
This latest S500 system may be a wee bit overkill for us - I dont think anyone will be shooting ballistic missiles at us for some time yet. So why buy a Rolls Royce when all you need is a good quality lawn mower?
(Err... but please do not pay the price of a Rolls Royce for that lawn mower.)
Our air defense is a super rojak of old Rapiers, Starstreak, Starburst, Javelins. Good weapons and we have familiarity but perhaps we can move on to other more potent air defense weapons. 
Yes the S500 is super advanced. The Russians may not want to sell it.
But with the introduction of the S500, the other previous systems like the S400 and the S300 should become more "negotiable".  Just like when the I-Phone 19 comes out, all the previous I-Phones will become more affordable. Same principle.


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By Syed Akbar Ali 

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