The naval Pantsir-ME air-defense missile and gun system has been described by Russia’s state corporation Rostec as a one-of-a-kind platform, unmatched anywhere in the world. It is currently considered the only system capable of detecting every incoming threat.

What sets the Pantsir-ME apart is its turret, which combines heavy artillery with advanced missile launchers. At the heart of the system lies an integrated radar-optical control suite with three distinct radars: one for optical monitoring, one for long-range detection, and another for target tracking. This setup virtually eliminates blind spots, giving the complex the ability to track hostile objects with high precision.

Rostec stressed that no comparable system exists today, and that such competition is unlikely to emerge in the near future.

The Pantsir-ME can operate in a fully automated mode, though operators retain the option to intervene when necessary. The system is designed for deployment on warships of different classes, making it a versatile tool for naval defense.

According to Rostec, the complex has proven its effectiveness in countering large-scale aerial attacks. It is capable of destroying targets flying at extremely low altitudes, and can also engage threats at sea and on land. Crucially, it can strike multiple targets at the same time.