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Serbia Receives Russian Pantsir-S1 Air Defense

On February 22, Serbia’s Defense Ministry confirmed it had received delivery of two Pantsir-S1 short-range air defense systems from Russia. In a statement, Serbia’s Defense Ministry announced the successful outcome of the sale, which will include six Pantsir-S1 units in total. Russia and Serbia first publicly announced the Pantsir-S1 deal in late 2019. Related Links:...

Russian MoD Confirms Use of Iskander-M SRBM in Syria

On December 17, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov confirmed to local media that Russia’s 9K720 Iskander-M SRBM “has proved to be effective” in the Syrian war. He also confirmed the use of the Tornado-G and Smerch multiple launch rocket systems, the Pantsir-S missile, and other anti-aircraft missile systems. Borisov’s statements affirm multiple unconfirmed reports...

Russian Pantsir-S Missile Battalion Enters Service in Crimea

On November 30, Russia’s Southern Military District’s press service announced that a Pantsir-S air defense battalion had deployed to Crimea earlier in October. According to the statement, these missile systems are “part of the programme to re-equip the district’s troops.” Pantsir-S (SA-22 “Greyhound”) is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and missile (SPAAGM) system that can hold...

Russia to Extend Range of Pantsir Missile

On August 22, the Russian news agency TASS reported that Russia has produced prototypes of the the Pantsir-SM, a newer version of the Pantsir-S1 air defense system, and will begin serial production of the system next year. This will also include the development of a new missile for the system that Russia claims will have...

Russia to Equip Future Corvettes with Pantsir-M

On August 20, the head of Russia’s Project 22800 Alexander Shlyakhtenko announced that all future Karakurt-class corvettes beginning with the third ship in the series will be equipped with Pantsir-M (NATO SA-22 Greyhound) antiair close-in weapons system. Russian Defense Minister Yuri Borisov stated the inclusion of the weapon will enhance the corvettes’ littoral combat capabilities....