Putin: Tests of the S-500 missile system are coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the tests of the "S-500" missile system are being successfully conducted and are nearing an end, and Putin said during his inauguration of a series of meetings in Sochi held to discuss defense issues, "Russia Today" news channel reported today, Tuesday, in the Aerospace Forces About 70% of the anti-aircraft missile regiments are equipped with the modern S-400 systems.

He noted that the next step is to equip the forces with "S-500" systems, which are successfully testing and reaching their final stage.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said that the Russian armed forces are planning to receive the first long-range anti-aircraft missile systems "S-500" in 2021, while the serial delivery will begin in 2025.