The presidents of Russia and Turkey Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the talks, which were held in Moscow, discussed the possibility of deliveries to Turkey air defense systems s-400. Information about this “news” confirmed the press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov and defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
“Strong interest and will to continue the conversation,” said Sands, commenting on a possible contract for the supply system.
While Turkey finds out what equipment the Russian s-400 can be delivered. If the agreement eventually will be reached, will engage the relevant agencies of the two countries.
Previously, the General Director of state Corporation rostec Sergei Chemezov said that Turkey is ready to buy Russian weapons, including anti-aircraft missile system s-400 in the case of its loan.
In the fall of 2016, the Turkish military indicated that the lead in Russia negotiating the purchase of s-400.
S-400 “Triumph” long-range multi-channel anti-aircraft missile system, with several types of missiles of various ranges. Developed in 2000-e years in the NGO “Almaz” under the leadership of Alexander Leman, develops solutions used in the system s-300PMU-2 “Favorit”. Adopted in 2007.
According to the manufacturer, the s-400 is capable of hitting all available means of air attack, including aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles with maximum speeds up to 4.8 kilometers per second.