Russia's S-500 Prometheus: A Quantum Leap Beyond the S-400 for India's Air Defense

Dec 02, 2025 06:05 pm CST

Russia's S-500 Prometheus air defense system represents a significant advancement over the S-400, offering India enhanced capabilities against advanced aerial threats including hypersonic weapons. This potential co-production agreement could become India's largest defense deal with Russia, extending protection from regional air defense to national-level security with ranges up to 600km and altitude coverage reaching 200km in near-space domains.