Russia Enhances Air Defense Intercept Capabilities Against SCALP-EG Missiles

Military analyst and former colonel Anatoly Matviychuk noted to Lenta.ru that there has been a noticeable enhancement in the Russian anti missile shield. He pointed out that this progress shows up in the way Russian air defense systems have managed to intercept SCALP-EG long range cruise missiles. The implication is clear: the integrated air defense network has become more capable of detecting and neutralizing threats that previously posed a significant challenge to radar and interceptor operations. This assessment comes from a respected observer who has spent decades studying modern missile dynamics and air defense responses, and it underscores a trend toward more resilient layered defense architectures across Russia’s aerospace defense posture.