Quite recently, the first information appeared about the development of the latest Russian missile defense system.
So, the military observer of TASS Dmitry Litovkinwrote that the most likely principle of the system is kinetic interception of targets. This is a fairly advanced method that even avoids the formation of "nuclear ash" over the heads of the inhabitants of Russia in the event of an interception of enemy missiles.
Everything burned in the plasma cloud - false targets.and the warheads themselves. Thus, "nuclear ash" When using previous models, it still fell on the country. The S-550, if we think logically, will work on a different principle - kinetic interception. Dmitry Litovkin
According to the expert, the S-550 may well become“Development of the A-135 system. She, in turn, although it will remain on alert, but at the same time will be replenished with a new echelon of long-range transatmospheric intercept missiles A-235 "Nudol", as well as its mobile counterpart.
Source: TASS