Comment on Russia’s Answer to the AEGIS Missile Defense System Is in Big Trouble

Russia’s Answer to the AEGIS Missile Defense System Is in Big Trouble

There have long been reports that the ongoing delays with the commissioning of the Admiral Gorshkov frigate have to do with defects in its air defense systems. These were thought to be primarily related to problems with integration of the Poliment Redut air defense missile system. The Poliment system was designed to be Russia’s answer to AEGIS, with four phased array antennas that are able to track 16 targets at the same time.

 

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