Originating from Israel, the Iron Dome is a short-range ground-to-air defense system with an impressive range of up to 70 kilometers.
The Barak-8 surface-to-air missile defense system, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and DRDO of India, offers 360-degree defense against various airborne threats.
Developed by the United States, Germany, and Italy, MEADS is a ground mobile air and missile defense system designed to replace the Patriot missile system.
The Aster 30 SAMP/T, developed by Eurosam (a joint venture of MBDA Missile Systems and Thales), is a mobile anti-aircraft defense system designed for theater protection.
With a maximum range of 125 kilometers against aircraft and altitudes of up to 27 kilometers, the HQ-9 is a formidable air defense system.
The MIM-104 Patriot is an all-altitude, all-weather air defense system developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
The THAAD system is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system. It aims to protect against hostile incoming threats, including tactical and theater ballistic missiles.
The S-300VM, also known as the Antey-2500, is a long-range multi-channel anti-ballistic missile defense system developed by Almaz-Antey.
With a range of up to 300 kilometers, this system utilizes the Stunner interceptor missile, which can reach altitudes of 15 kilometers.
Topping our list is the S-400 Triumph, an air defense missile system developed by Russia’s Almaz Central Design Bureau.