Missile Defense System is a technology to detect and counter the attacks of different missiles. In this war era, every country is trying to develop a different missile defense system to protect their territory from threats. Russian S-400 is a hot topic nowadays. It is the most powerful missile defense system in the world. Here I am enlisting the top 10 most powerful missile defense systems in the world 2022.

Top 10 most powerful Missile Defense System in the world

10. BARAK-8 ( MR-SAM )

BARAK-8
(missile defense system of India)

BARAK-8 also known as MR-SAM is the tenth most powerful missile defense system. It is a medium range missile system that can counter the attack within the range of 70 kilometers. Indian Air force has developed this missile defense system with the help of Israel Aerospace Industries. This defense system can intercept the targets such as Missiles, Drones, and helicopters. The system is almost 4.5 meters in length and 275 kilograms in weight. It was originally developed for the Israeli Navy but now it was also used by the Indian army.

9. Aster 30 SAMP/T 

Aster 30 SAMP/T

Aster 30 SAMP/T is the ninth most powerful missile defense system in the world. It is a long-range defense system developed by the joint effort of companies of France and Italy. This defense system has been used by armies of different countries such as France, Singapore, and Italy. It is a long range missile defense system that can intercept targets within the range of 120 kilometers. Each vehicle has the capacity to carry almost 30 missiles. Its strong 3D phase radar system can easily detect different targets such as cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and different air vehicles.

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8. Medium Extended Air Defence System (MEADS) 

MEADS

Medium Extended Air Defense System is the eighth powerful missile defense system n the world. This medium range defense system is developed by the United States, Germany, and Italy. The system can counter attacks within the range of 40 kilometers. It can target helicopters, planes, and different types of ballistic missiles. Besides it, the system also can carry the utmost 12 missiles that can reach up to 20 kilometers from the surface. MEADS uses the MIM-104 radar.

7. Iron Dome

Iron Dome
(missile defense system of Israel)

Iron Dome is the seventh most powerful missile defense system in the world. It was developed by Israel. This short range defense system can counter the attack up to 70 kilometers. It can target missiles, rockets, and barrages. The radar of the Iron Dome system is known as el m20 184. The defense system also has the ability to carry 20 intercept ballistic missiles that have a weight of almost 90 kilograms. The system also has optical sensors such as Deering fins.

6. Hong Qi 9 (HQ-9) 

HQ-9
(missile defense system of China)

Hong Qi 9 also known as HQ-9 is the sixth largest missile defense system in the world. It was developed by China in 1997. The system has the ability to encounter the targets such as helicopters, aircraft's and different types of missiles. The system can detect the targets easily due to the presence of powerful radar system h200 mobile engagement radar system. The system also has the capacity to carry missiles that can travel within the range of 125 kilometers. 

5. MIM-104 Patriot 

MIM-104 Patriot
(missile defense system of USA)

MIM-104 Patriot is the fifth powerful missile defense system in the world. It is a long range missile defense system developed by the US Army and its allies. It can attack targets such as aircraft, ballistic, and cruise missiles within the range of 174 kilometers. Its strong radar system can detect targets easily. The system also has the capacity to carry missiles that have a weight of almost 700 kilograms. These missiles can travel at an altitude of 24 kilometers.

4. THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) 

THAAD
(United States missile defense system)

Terminal High Altitude Area Defence abbreviated as THAAD is the fourth most powerful missile defense system in the world. It is an anti-ballistic missile defense system developed by America. The system can intercept short and medium range ballistic missiles up to the range of 25 kilometers. The system uses the radar that is known as AN/TPY-2. Besides it, the system can also carry different types of missiles. Each vehicle has the capacity to carry eight missiles.

 3. S-300VM (Antey-2500) 

S-300 VM

The S-300VM also known as Antey-2500 is the third most powerful missile defense system in the world. It is a Russian anti-ballistic missile system that can intercept short and medium range ballistic missiles. The range of this missile defense system is almost 200 kilometers. It is an updated version of S-300V. The system can attack targets of almost 30 kilometers altitude. Its strong radar system facilitates it to detect the target and to attack it.

2. David’s Sling

David's Sling
(missile defense system of Russia)

David's Sling is the world's second most powerful missile defense system. It is developed by Russia. This strong defense system can encounter the target within the range of 300 kilometers. It is a long range anti-ballistic missile that can intercept aircraft, ballistic, and cruise missiles. Besides it, the system also has the capacity to carry different warheads that can reach an altitude of 15kilometersr. David Sling has a multimode radar system that helps it to detect the targets.

1. S-400 Triumph

S-400 Triumph
(best air defence system in the world)

S-400 Triumph is the most powerful missile defense system in the world. It is developed by Russia. Almost every country has an eye on it. Recently, India and Turkey have purchased this missile defense system from Russia. The system has a strong radar system known as 92N2E Tombstone that can detect targets easily. S-400 Triumph can carry different missile series that can attack the targets within the range of 250 kilometers. The system can intercept the different missiles up to the height of almost 50 kilometers.