The source denies the adoption of the S-550 systems.

Despite the information that appeared a few days ago that the latest domestic S-550 systems have already been put into service and they took up combat duty in one of the regions of Russia, it became known that the data on this score were greatly exaggerated. According to another informed military source, the adoption of these systems is impossible - they not only have not passed the testing stage, but are still in development.

"Testing of another system - S-550 - is not planned in the near future, since prototypes of this weapon have not yet been created, while development is underway.", the source said.

At what stage is the development of the newest Russian air defense system S-550, the source did not specify, however, experts believe that, taking into account the required modifications and the necessary tests, the appearance of this weapon in the Russian army should be expected no earlier than in 2-3 years, although with In this case, individual elements of the system may well be tested - radar, controls, etc.

"The S-550 will have to supplement the Prometheus, and, therefore, the appearance of this air defense system is possible only after the start of deliveries of the S-500 to the troops, but not before.", - emphasizes the specialist.