In the second half century, the Soviet Union built a number radars that could provide early warning, detection, and fire control. While their systems were based upon Western technology, some of them had special features. The Soviets also deployed radars which were not detected or tracked by Western intelligence.
The Soviet Union's first radar was a portable, V beam early warning system. The Soviets were familiar with radars from World War II. They had information about some of the major British radars and they also had some knowledge of radars developed by the United States. The Soviets finally decided to create a single integrated radar-based early alert system.
RUS-2, another radar developed in Soviet Union was a mobile radar. Although it was simple, it was capable of providing early warning and had limited range against low flying aircraft. It consisted of a trailer and a truck. The radar equipment was housed in the truck. The system was also based in part on MIT. It had a very basic ECCM feature. However, it was not able to withstand long pulses jamming.
A height finder developed by the Soviets had a distinctive design. This was called Patty Cake. Unlike other Soviet radars, it was not developed according to a normal development pattern. It was not made to replicate Western technology.
Air defense was a major focus of both the Soviets and allies. The Soviets and their allies had many interceptor aircraft that could be used to destroy enemy planes. The air defense system covered all of Russia and included Eastern Europe and Eastern Asia. They also had extensive radar ground control intercept nets that provided continuous coverage in depth for the entire country.
Soviets also designed a series of radars that could counter the threat of stealth planes. These systems were developed after the NATO attack on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. They were made on mobile chassis and were used for training purposes. They were also tested at training grounds in 2011. They were also tested in 2011.
Russian radars that are the most advanced in Russia today can track and destroy stealth airplanes. The Su-57 is a fifth-generation aircraft that has a radar system that is up to 1,000 times larger than the F-22 and the F-35. These aircraft are designed with large, square intakes that absorb radar waves and make them harder to detect.
Russian airforce successfully deployed the AGM-88 HARM missile anti-radar. These missiles are capable of being launched by both military planes and, theoretically speaking, by anti-aircraft rocket systems. Even if the radar has been turned off, missiles still can hit targets. HARM missiles have also been used by the Ukrainian military. Four missiles were intercepted by the Russian air defense and destroyed by them on September 5. This is believed to be the first successful deployment of an AESA radar in Ukraine.