Russia has successfully tested its latest air defence system, the Pantsir‑SMD‑E, in combat conditions, the state corporation Rostec has confirmed.
Developed by the High-Precision Systems holding, the system is designed to protect critical sites against massed attacks, including those involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The Pantsir‑SMD‑E can engage enemy equipment using either a dozen standard missiles, multiple short-range munitions, or a combination of both.
A key feature of the system is the new TKB‑1055 guided missiles, specifically designed to target small UAVs. During operational trials, these missiles demonstrated high effectiveness against a wide range of aerial threats.
High-Precision Systems noted that the missiles provide reliable defence against various types of drones and other airborne targets, reinforcing Russia’s layered air defence capabilities.
By Aghakazim Guliyev
