6 "unrivaled" weapons that the Russian army is about to receive

In a speech at the Military Academy of the General Staff, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov said that the Russian Army is undergoing a large-scale modernization process. This force will be equipped with the most advanced weapons systems in the world.

These systems will enter service from 2018 to 2027, including six cutting-edge weapons that are said to be “unrivaled in the world” even in the future.

Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile

The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is one of the most advanced systems. This ICBM is part of the new arsenal revealed by President Vladimir Putin in his state-of-the-nation address on March 1.

The Sarmat is said to be able to reach anywhere in the world. Some Western media outlets have called it a “doomsday weapon”, warning that it could easily penetrate US missile defense systems.

The Sarmat is currently undergoing testing. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Sarmat has proven its effectiveness in the pre-flight and early flight phases. In May 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that the Sarmat is expected to be deployed in 2020.

The Sarmat is designed to carry the Avangard hypersonic warhead. The Avangard can fly at speeds of Mach 20 and can withstand temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees Celsius created by friction in the air.

5th generation fighter

Nuclear-tipped ICBMs are not the only additions to Russia’s new arsenal. The Russian military is expected to receive some equally impressive conventional weapons. One of them is the fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57.

At the end of June 2018, the Russian military signed a contract to buy 12 Su-57s. This 5th generation fighter will be delivered to the armed forces in 2019.

The Su-57, with its avionics, allows it to have autonomous combat capabilities to assist the pilot. The Su-57 is designed to replace the Su-27 multirole fighter.

The Su-57's main weapons are hidden internally to reduce radar detection, but it can also carry additional weapons in the underwing sections.

The Su-57 is expected to be equipped with a new engine specially designed for the 5th generation aircraft. According to the MagazineMilitary Watch, The Su-57 has a relative advantage over the F-35 in terms of speed, range, sensors, missile carrying capacity, combat range and maneuverability.

T-14 Armata tank

On the ground, the Russian Army will soon possess a very powerful weapon. That is the T-14 Armata tank. By 2020, the Russian Armed Forces will receive about 100 T-14 Armata tanks. This "war machine" will have a fully automated and unmanned weapon turret, with a 125mm cannon, a speed of 12 rounds / minute and the ability to hit targets 7km away.

The T-14 Armata is also “encased” in multiple layers of steel, which helps protect the occupants in the most dangerous situations. External images are provided to the tank operators from high-resolution cameras.

S-500

The S-400 long-range missile defense system – the “backbone” of Russia's air defense forces, may be replaced by a more powerful weapon in the near future.

The S-400 is one of Russia's most advanced air defense systems, designed to destroy targets within a range of 400 km and missiles from a distance of 60 km. The S-400 can use at least four types of interceptor missiles, suitable for a variety of targets. The S-400 can simultaneously intercept up to 36 targets.

Currently, many countries are eager to buy Russia's S-400, including Türkiye, a NATO member.

However, Almaz-Antey, the manufacturer of the S-400, said it is developing an even more advanced system than the S-400, called the S-500 “Prometheus”.

According to some reports, the S-500 is capable of hitting targets within a range of 480 km and can successfully intercept hypersonic missiles, as well as shoot down F-22 and F-35 fighter jets. Currently, the S-500 is still in the development stage and could be deployed in 2020.

Missile shield “Nudol”

In the face of the unprecedented expansion of US missile defense systems globally, Russia has also decided to upgrade its missile shield, especially the system used to protect the capital Moscow. This new interceptor system is called Nudol. However, very few people know its exact parameters.

According to TASS, the Nodol missile shield is capable of protecting Russian territory from a multi-warhead nuclear strike and intercepting all modern ICBMs. According to some reports, Nudol interceptors are even capable of shooting down satellites.

Tirada-2s satellite jammer

Last on the list of 6 advanced Russian weapons, but no less important, is the Tirada-2s.

Although the name may not sound impressive compared to the Su-57 or S-500, this new device is important in any war because of its ability to jam satellite communication equipment, possibly forcing the opponent to accept the loss of its most modern communication system.

Tirada-2 can significantly change the balance in modern combat operations./.