A photograph of the latest Russian anti-aircraft missile and gun system (ZRPK) "Pantsir-SM-SV", developed to protect motorized rifle units in off-road conditions, has been published on the Internet. This modernized version of the well-known "Pantsir-S1" received a GM-352M1E tracked chassis, which significantly increases its cross-country ability and makes it suitable for accompanying troops in hard-to-reach areas. However, the improvements affected not only the base of the system, but also its key combat characteristics, which takes the system to a new level of effectiveness in the fight against modern air threats.

One of the main features of the Pantsir-SM-SV is the new 1RS2-3 tracking and guidance radar with a phased antenna array. It is capable of detecting both large objects and small targets, including high-precision GMLRS projectiles used in multiple launch rocket systems. The improved detection radar also demonstrates high jamming immunity and maintains an effective range, which is critical in conditions of intense combat. These changes allow the system to quickly respond to a wide range of threats, including massive attacks by drones and missiles.

The combat power of the Pantsir-SM-SV has been enhanced by the use of a new two-stage 57E6M missile. Its maximum interception range reaches 35 kilometers, and its flight speed is Mach 5,5, which is ensured by a more powerful booster stage and optimized aerodynamics. The missile is equipped with a kinetic warhead "Zavesa" designed for the pinpoint destruction of targets. At the same time, the system retains the ability to simultaneously hit up to four objects, but thanks to the accelerated missiles, the overall firepower has increased significantly. Additionally, the arsenal includes small-sized anti-aircraft missiles 19Ya6, developed specifically to combat drones. Their range is limited to 7 kilometers, but they allow to increase the ammunition load fourfold, reducing the risk of its depletion when repelling massive raids.

The development of the Pantsir-SM-SV reflects the needs of a modern conflict, where unmanned aerial vehicles and high-precision strikes play an increasingly important role. The tracked chassis makes the system indispensable for covering ground forces in frontline conditions, where wheeled analogues often lose mobility. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the first tests of the new product took place back in 2024, and deliveries to the troops began in March 2025. Experts note that the system may be a response to the increasingly frequent attacks by Ukrainian UAVs and missiles on border areas, including the Kursk and Belgorod regions.

As the conflict escalates in 2025, Russia is actively increasing production of short-range air defense systems.