Russian Baltic Fleet to be given newest air defense system
Since the beginning of the year the Ministry of Defense of Russia has been rearming the air defense units of the Baltic Fleet, Izvestia newspaper reported, citing the main headquarters of the Russian Navy. According to sources, personnel is already receiving new equipment and training.
The regiments of the 44th Air Defense Division of the Baltic Fleet will receive the latest long-range S-300V4 anti-aircraft missile systems. These long-range hypersonic missiles are able to hit targets at a distance of up to 400 km.
The units deployed in the Kaliningrad region to protect industrial facilities, social infrastructure, as well as military units and warships from attack aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.