S-300 or Patriot system? That’s the question! Analyst Samson describes the fundamental differences between them – Topky.sk

VIDEO Heger confirmed on his way to Kiev that we donated the S-300 system to Ukraine: It is the S-300 that is a topic that is attracting more and more attention in recent days, mainly because we donated this defense system to the Ukrainians last week. For more than a month now, they have been struggling to protect their own country from the Russian occupiers, and it is the S-300 system that should contribute to greater security for the population. Paradoxically, however, this system was made during the time of the former Soviet Union and its maintenance began to be, even with age, impossible and difficult. Therefore, it was sooner or later necessary to start looking for something more modern, but the war in Ukraine significantly accelerated this sequence of events and Slovakia is already protecting the more modern German Patriot system. What are the differences between them? The systems are linked to the Cold War This question was answered for Topky by security analyst and former adviser to the Minister of Defense Ivan Samson. “Missile and anti-missile systems date back to the Cold War, and the Soviet S-300 was considered the best long-range missile defense of its time. The system has been modernized several times. It was originally a series of anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems. The S-300 has been upgraded several times (S -300P, S-300PS, S-300PM, S-300 PM 2, S-OOF, S-300 V), “says an introduction to the origins of systems analyst Samson. Photo gallery (4) Security analyst and former adviser to the Minister of Defense of the Slovak Republic Ivo Samson
Source: reprofoto YouTube / EURACTIVsk S-300 was not only in our country However, the firepower of the S-300 and their more modern adaptations is, according to Samson, indisputable. “The S-300 can be found not only in Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, mainland China, but also in Syria, Iran, Venezuela and of course in Ukraine. Slovakia had one older S-300 battery and donated it (if we go from public sources). neighboring Ukraine, so popularly called “Czech” no longer owns, “Photo Gallery (4) System S 300 in firing position.
Source: TASR / Daniel Veselský Patriots originated as a competition When we look at the origin and origin of the more modern Patriot system, its beginnings and the reason for its development were simple. It was a constant development and technological advancement compared to the competition. “Patriots are a competition for Russian” Czechs “and also have basic types: PAC (Patriot Advanced Capability), PAC 2, PAC 3. PACs are more sophisticated and in their most modern form have an improved radar background, which is combined with the anti-ballistic system THAAD. the “patriot” battery, according to my data, should have eight launchers, which of course include commanders, radar and support vehicles, “Samson explained. Photo gallery (4) Patriot anti-missile system.
Source: SITA System S-300 or Patriot? That’s the question! Analyst Samson describes the fundamental differences between them