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The Russian Ministry of Defense broadcast the firing tests of the S-500 Triumfator-M system live in July.
One of the main capability gains in the S-500 system will be to hit missiles traveling at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5 and above).
Unlike ballistic missiles, which can travel at similar speeds, hypersonic missiles do not follow a ballistic trajectory and can perform various maneuvers to avoid close-in weapon systems and missile defence systems.
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Russia began the development of the S-500 system in the early 2000s.
It is stated that some technological developments of the system, which is now ready for production, will continue.
It is stated that, unlike the S-400 system, the S-500s can use 2 new missiles capable of intercepting a nuclear ballistic missiles.
These missiles are intended to destroy the target with an accurate hit.