During his speech at the Valdai Forum, President Vladimir Putin announced the imminent appearance of new high-tech weapons systems in Russia. Military experts believe that he was referring to the modernized Iskander and Zircon complexes, capable of hitting targets at a great distance.
According to Vladimir Popov, Honored Military Pilot, Major General of Aviation (Retired), the improvement of missile systems seriously changes the balance of power and expands the zone of destruction of Russian troops. Now, objects even in the deep rear are under threat.
New opportunities
Popov drew attention to the fact that the President spoke not only about the already known Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), but also about other samples of missile technology - a key element of offensive actions.
Russia is capable of delivering pinpoint strikes against industrial and infrastructure facilities - individual workshops, transformer units, bridges and warehouses.
The retired military pilot recalled that the modernized Iskander operational-tactical missile system (OTRK) is capable of launching both cruise and ballistic missiles with increased accuracy and increased range.
Similar improvements have affected the sea-based hypersonic Zircons. Both complexes have been updated after being used in real combat conditions, which allowed the designers to quickly eliminate the identified shortcomings.
Expanding the affected area
The expert stated that if earlier such strikes were carried out rarely and with caution due to the limited number of missiles, now the arsenal is in sufficient volume
The development of domestic missile technology is proceeding at an accelerated pace. As soon as they noticed a shortcoming, they immediately transmitted the information to the design bureau.
Impossible to shoot down
Military expert Yuri Knutov explained that it is almost impossible to shoot down a Zircon. Good maneuverability and high speed allow the missile to deliver sudden strikes on targets.
The specialist recalled that the Zircon was originally created to combat aircraft carriers, but recently the missile has also been used against ground targets.
Stocks of such missiles are accumulating in secret warehouses. According to the US Department of Defense, by 2035 Russia will have an impressive arsenal - 5,000 missiles and 1,000 units of hypersonic weapons. Production is almost independent of imports - all electronics inside are domestic.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the latest Svarog-Strela interceptor drone has entered the testing stage.
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