“Ukroboronprom” will begin modernization of the anti-aircraft missile system (VIDEO)

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Ukroboronprom State Concern continues to develop air defence assets for the Armed Forces. The enterprise is preparing to modernize the anti-aircraft missile system S-125 “Pechora”.

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko announced this on Facebook.

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“Recently, the modernized anti-aircraft missile complex S-125M Pechora has undergone a successful test. Operational range of the upgraded system is over 40 km, and the flight altitude is 25 km,” Poroshenko said.

According to him, Ukrainian specialists have been able to significantly increase the accuracy of targeting and defeating highly maneuverable targets.

The President said that the company is preparing for the practical modernization of such missiles.