African countries show interest in Russian Tor-M2 air defense system and radars.

According to a report from topwar.ru, during the recent Russia-Africa meeting in Saint-Petersburg, the Russian Almaz-Antey Concern showcased a wide array of advanced military products, primarily focusing on anti-aircraft missile systems and radar stations. Participants at the event had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the models of short-range anti-aircraft missile systems from the Tor-M2 family, which are manufactured by the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol. The exhibition featured various modifications of this combat vehicle, including the Tor-M2E, Tor-M2K, and Tor-M2KM air defense systems.
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The Tor-M2U anti-aircraft missile systems are designed, produced, and modernized at the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol, which is a part of Almaz-Antey Concern VKO JSC (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Notably, the Tor-M2U anti-aircraft missile systems are designed, produced, and modernized at the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol, which is a part of Almaz-Antey Concern VKO JSC. These combat vehicles can seamlessly integrate into a common air defense system, further enhancing their effectiveness.

In real-world armed conflicts, the Thor family systems have demonstrated their efficiency in countering a wide range of aerial threats and reconnaissance activities. Instances include engagements against Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 UAVs, American Himars missiles, JDAM guided bombs, British Storm Shadow air-to-ground missiles, and other Western-origin weaponry in the skies of Donbas and Novorossiya.

The Almaz-Antey Concern VKO is continuously expanding its portfolio of military and civilian products. Emphasizing the goal of achieving technological sovereignty in various industries, the concern has implemented strategic decisions to diversify production and promote import substitution. Yan Novikov, the General Director of the Almaz-Antey East Kazakhstan Concern, highlighted the relevance and importance of using domestic advanced technologies, equipment, and software in the current conditions. He expressed confidence that these offerings would find demand on the African continent as well.

During the recent Russia-Africa meeting in Saint-Petersburg, the Russian Almaz-Antey Concern showcased a wide array of advanced military products, primarily focusing on anti-aircraft missile systems and radar stations (Picture source: topwar.ru)

Defense News August 2023