Russia’s S-400 and S-500 air defense system is considered to be the most advanced air defense system in the world. The S-400 is called the world’s most trusted defense shield. It can track and destroy several targets up to 300 kilometers simultaneously. Many countries including India have bought S-400 to strengthen their security.

The S-500 is also equipped with advanced technology which Russia has recently included in the defense lineup. This low meaning can also target the satellite up to LEO and drop the targets coming up to 600 kilometers away.

After this, America’s Patriot missile defense system and Thaad (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) also falls in the advanced defense system. The Patriot system has been providing security to the US Army and its associate countries for several decades. It can demolish even the enemy aircraft, cruise missile and ballistic missiles in minutes.

At the same time, the Thaad system is one step ahead of that. It intercept the ballistic missile coming up to a distance of 200 kilometers and eliminates it in the air itself. The special thing is that it attaches to high ultitid, so that the effect of the enemy’s attack does not affect the ground at all.

Israel’s iron dome is also counted among the most talked about defense systems in the world. This is especially designed to prevent rockets and drone attacks. Its biggest strength is its affordable and accurate technology. Iron dome detects rockets coming in seconds and destroys them in the air itself. During several conflicts on the Gaza border, Iron Dome has thwarted more than 90% of the rockets.

If we talk about range, power and advance technology, then America and Russia are at the forefront of this field. Russia’s S-500 is considered to be the most advanced and high-tech defense systems of modern times. Apart from this, America’s THAAD Air Defense System is also considered quite advanced. At the same time, Israel’s iron dome is a practical and real-time protection system which has proved its usefulness.

Every major countries of the world are spending billions of dollars on the defense system for their safety. While Russia and America have the most advanced and long-range systems, Israel’s iron dome is the most successful example of real-time missile defense. It is clear that in today’s time, the strength of any country is determined not only with its weapons but also with the strength of its air defense system.