Russian expert: Information about Venezuela owning S-300 is “not sensational”
(Baonghean.vn) - On March 25, Mr. Igor Korotchenko, Director of the Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade, said that the Venezuelan armed forces have used Russian S-300 air defense systems for many years and this is not surprising.
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| S-300 long-range air defense missile system. Photo: AP |
Earlier, some online media published images of S-300 complexes in Venezuela. The press confirmed that since February 2019, Caracas has increased the operational readiness of these complexes due to the tense situation in the region.
"The Antei-2500 air defense systems are an export version of the S-300VM systems that have been delivered to Venezuela over the years and have been repeatedly demonstrated at military parades in the country, so there is nothing sensational here," Korotchenko commented.
He explained that the system is highly capable of intercepting both fighter jets and tactical missiles. According to him, the Antei-2500 would be a serious obstacle for any potential Venezuelan adversary.
Expert Korotchenko affirmed: "Any potential aggressor will have to face a long-range system designed to shield and protect military groups and military objects. This is one of the most elite long-range air defense missile systems on the world arms market today"./.
