Weapons Systems

United States

MIM-104 Patriot

Air Defense Missile SystemIn service since 1981

Active

The Western world's primary long-range air defense system. PAC-3 MSE variant provides ballistic missile defense capability.

Russia

S-400 Triumf

Air Defense Missile SystemIn service since 2007

Active

Russia's most advanced long-range air defense system. Can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles simultaneously.

United States

THAAD

Ballistic Missile DefenseIn service since 2008

Active

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense. Designed to intercept short and medium-range ballistic missiles in the terminal phase of flight.

United States

BGM-109 Tomahawk

Cruise MissileIn service since 1983

Active

The world's most used cruise missile. Over 2,300 fired in combat since 1991. Block V adds maritime strike and 1,600 km+ range.

United States

FGM-148 Javelin

Anti-Tank MissileIn service since 1996

Active

A portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile with top-attack capability. Widely used and exported, gaining fame in Ukraine conflict.

Israel

Iron Dome

Short-Range Air DefenseIn service since 2011

Active

Israel's mobile short-range air defense system designed to intercept rockets, artillery shells, and mortars. Combat-proven with thousands of interceptions.

Russia

3M-54 Kalibr

Cruise Missile FamilyIn service since 2012

Active

Russia's primary cruise missile family. Includes anti-ship, land-attack, and anti-submarine variants. Widely used in Syria and Ukraine conflicts.