Question: Which of the following Country on 20 July 2021; tested the advanced S-500 missile system for air defence?
a) China
b) India
c) USA
d) Russia
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:-
- On 20 July 2021; advanced S-500 missile system was tested by the Russia.
- It should be known that the S-500 air defence missile has been tested in the scenario of tensions with the US and Britain.
- The missile system was tested on a high-speed ballistic target at a training ground in the Astarkhan region.
- This new missile system claimed to prevent even enemy stealth fighters from the advanced radar of this system.
- The Defense Ministry of the country gave information about this and called the test successful.
S-500 will be given to Air Defense Unit–
- According to the ministry, the test confirms the strategic and technical capability and fidelity of Russian weapons.
- The ministry said in its statement that after all the tests completed, the S-500 system will be delivered to the air defense unit of the Moscow region.
- The S-500 Defense System is also called Promety.
- Like the S-300 and S-400, this defense system is being developed by the Russian state company Almaz-Antey Corporation.
Use of cutting edge technology—
- This defense system named S-500 Prometey is capable of shooting down enemy missiles and fighter aircraft from a distance of 400 to 600 km.
- It has been claimed that it is the most advanced and advanced technology-based anti-missile system ever in Russia’s weapons.
- Only last year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced a phased trial of an advanced missile defense system.
Links:-
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russia-releases-footage-new-s-500-air-defence-system-action-2021-07-20/
https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/russia-releases-rare-footage-of-the-powerful-s-500-missile-system-in-action-watch-video/788714