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The Russian Defense Ministry has decided to upgrade S-400 and S-300PM air defense systems. The launchers will be able to simultaneously fire long-range and short-range missiles. The missiles will be chosen according to the tactical situation.

So far, S-300 and S-400 are armed with a preset type of missiles. To replace them, it is necessary to withdraw the launcher from position and rearm it. Experts believe the upgraded launchers will radically increase air defense capabilities and create multi-layered defense to destroy any target, the Izvestia Daily writes.

The upgrade will involve the latest operational options of S-300. Medium-range missiles with active homing warheads will expand the capabilities of the weapons armed with 48N6 and 40N6 guided missiles. The use of such a combination was tested by the 185th combat training center of the Aerospace Forces. Each transportation-launch container can be replaced by four smaller containers with 9M96 medium-range missiles…

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