The Russian Ministry of Defense, the Russian Armed Forces have recently tested firing the S-500 Prometheus air defense system to destroy hypersonic targets.

This system succeeded in proving its effectiveness and efficiency in detecting and eliminating these sophisticated targets. Its capabilities are not only limited to conventional hypersonic missiles, but also include futuristic models, explained the Russian Ministry of Defense.

“Prometheus, the S-500 anti-aircraft missile system, has successfully demonstrated its ability to attack hypersonic targets in various stages of testing. In general, the target resembles the Russian strategic hypersonic aircraft, Avangard, as well as a simpler missile shape. "Impressively, Prometheus has proven its ability to not only track, but also intercept these fast-moving targets," the statement was quoted as saying.

The S-500 Prpmetheus is recognized as one of the most secret inventions in the Russian defense industry. The development of this air defense system was carried out secretly. Its existence was only discovered by the media in 2009. Since then, reports regarding the development of the S-500 have been going on and off. In 2022, the issue of the S-500's existence will surface again.

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