A LOOK INTO NIGERIA'S AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM AGAINST EXTERNAL THREATH
When it comes to air defense system we can't argue that Nigeria is way behind it's opponents in hardware acquisition, talking about air defense systems the super powers airspace's are well protected that even a bug drone can be detected as technology advance we hope to advance also as well and as a regional power house this can not be over emphasized A look at some of the worlds most sophisticated air defense systems THE S400 The S-400 primarily uses the 48N6 missile series. These missiles allow it to hit aerial targets at ranges up to 250 km and are capable of intercepting ballistic missiles across a 60 km radius, using in both cases a 143 kg high explosive fragmentation warhead. 8 Another missile series, the 77N6, is currently in testing. Unlike other Russian SAMs, the 77N6 missiles will use hit-to-kill technology (as do PAC-3 missiles) and are designed specifically to destroy ballistic missile warheads. 9 David’s Sling Missile System ...
