S-300VM missile system
The S-300VM "Antey-2500" (Russian: С-300ВМ Антеӣ-2500, NATO reporting name SA-23 Gladiator\Giant) is a Russian anti-ballistic missile system. The system is designed to defeat short- and medium-range ballistic missile, aeroballistic missiles, cruise missiles, fixed-wing aircraft, as well as loitering ECM platforms and precision-guided munitions. Structure. Components. The Antey-2500 air defense missile system features: The Antey-2500 system comprises: Technical ability to use 1-2 additional battalions. Missile. The 9M82M missile is intended to defeat tactical, theater and medium-range ballistic missiles, as well as aerodynamic targets at a range of up to 200 km . The Antey-2500 system is mounted on a tracked cross-country vehicle equipped with self-contained power supply and navigation systems, as well as surveying and positioning equipment. Operational history. In early October 2016, a battery of Russian S-300V4 missile system was deployed to Syria, at the Russian naval base in Tartus. In early December 2020, the system entered combat duty on Kuril Islands. Operators.