According to the military-theoretical publication of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russia continues to create an anti-satellite complex based on the MiG-31 and Il-76.military thought“.
“Examples of Russian anti-satellite combat systems created on a relocated and mobile base are: the Kontakt anti-space defense complex based on the MiG-31 heavy fighter-interceptor; Combat laser system A60 “Sokol-Echelon” based on the Il-76 transport aircraft; combat laser system “Peresvet”, – indicated in the material.
It is known that the first steps in the creation of anti-satellite weapons for warplanes were taken in 1984 on the basis of the MiG-31D carrier aircraft and the 79M6 Kontakt missile.
Officially, the Ministry of Defense last reported the development of anti-satellite weapons in 2009 when they announced a “revitalization of the system.”
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