In the second half century, the Soviet Union built a number radars that could provide early warning, detection, and fire control. Their systems were based on Western technology but they also had some unique features. The Soviets also deployed some radars that escaped detection by Western intelligence.
The Soviet Union's first radar was a portable, V beam early warning system. The Soviets had extensive experience in radars during 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 eventually decided to create an integrated, radar-based early warning system.
The Soviets also developed a mobile radar, the RUS-2. It was a very simple form of radar that was capable of providing early warning but it had limited range against low-flying aircraft. It consisted of a trailer and a truck. The truck housed radar equipment. The system was also based MIT. It had a very basic ECCM feature. However, it was not able to withstand long pulses jamming.
Also, the Soviets created a unique height finder. This was called Patty Cake and it was developed in 1953. This radar was developed differently to other Soviet radars. It did not follow a typical development pattern. It was not made to replicate Western technology.
Both the Soviets as well as their allies put a lot of effort into air defence. The Soviets and allies had large numbers of interceptors aircraft which were used in the destruction enemy aircraft. The air defense system covered all of Russia and included Eastern Europe and Eastern Asia. They also had large radar ground control interceptnets that provided continuous coverage across the entire country.
Soviets also built a family radar system that could be used against the threat from stealthy aircraft. These systems were built after the NATO invasion of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. They were designed for mobile chassis and were then tested on training grounds. They were also tested in 2011. The stealth system was designed to provide the Russian air force with continuous detection of stealth aircraft.
Today's most advanced Russian radars are capable of tracking and destroying stealth aircraft. The Su-57, a fifth-generation aircraft, has a radar that is more powerful than either the F-22 or F-35. These aircraft have large, square intakes that absorb radar waves which make them difficult to detect.
The Russian air force has successfully deployed the AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile. 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 been used by Ukrainian forces. On September 5, the Russian air defense system shot down four missiles. It is believed this is the first time an AESA-radar has been successfully deployed in Ukraine.