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{{Infobox weapon
| name               = Pantsir<br/>Панцирь
| image              = MAKS Airshow 2013 (Ramenskoye Airport, Russia) (521-05).jpg
| image_size         = 300
| caption            = A Pantsir-S2 missile launcher on a [[KamAZ-6560]] 8×8 truck [[transporter erector launcher and radar|TLAR]]
| origin             = Soviet Union / Russia
| type               = [[Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon]] system 
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<!-- Service history -->| service            = 2012–present
| used_by            = See list of [[Pantsir-S1#Operators|operators]]
| wars               = {{Tree list}}
*[[Syrian Civil War]]
*[[Russo-Ukrainian War]]
**[[War in Donbas (2014–2022)|War in Donbas]]
**[[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
***[[Wagner Group rebellion]]
*[[Second Libyan Civil War]]
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<!-- Production history -->| designer           = [[KBP Instrument Design Bureau]]
| design_date        = 1990
| manufacturer       = [[Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant]]
| unit_cost          = US$ 13.15 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.interfax.ru/society/txt.asp?id=129268|title="Панцири" едут в Африку|website=Interfax.ru|access-date=14 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310050056/http://www.interfax.ru/society/txt.asp?id=129268|archive-date=10 March 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>–14.67<ref>[http://newvesti.ru/1428-alzhir-zakupil-v-rossii-38-zenitnyx-kompleksov-pancir-s1.html Newvesti.ru] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823061102/http://newvesti.ru/1428-alzhir-zakupil-v-rossii-38-zenitnyx-kompleksov-pancir-s1.html |date=2011-08-23 }}</ref> million (export)
| production_date    = 2008–present
| number             = 200+<ref>{{cite web|title=Больше 200 зенитных ракетно-пушечных комплексов "Панцирь" выпущено с начала производства|url=http://vpk.name/news/121264_bolshe_200_zenitnyih_raketnopushechnyih_kompleksov_pancir_vyipusheno_s_nachala_proizvodstva.html|website=ВПК.name|date=14 November 2014 |access-date=2014-11-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129050239/http://vpk.name/news/121264_bolshe_200_zenitnyih_raketnopushechnyih_kompleksov_pancir_vyipusheno_s_nachala_proizvodstva.html|archive-date=2014-11-29|url-status=live}}</ref>
| variants           = Pantsir-S (prototype), Pantsir-S1, Pantsir-S1-O (or Pantsir-S1E), Pantsir-S2
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| primary_armament   = 95Ya6 series (basic domestic missile),  95YA6-2/M domestic series missile-targets, 23Ya6 missile (Domestic) 57E6 (Export), 57E6-E (Export Enhanced)
| secondary armament = Two [[2K22 Tunguska#Guns|2A38M]] {{cvt|30|mm}} [[autocannon]] guns
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The '''Pantsir''' ({{langx|ru|Панцирь|translation=[body] armour}}) missile system is a family of self-propelled, medium-range [[surface-to-air missile]] and [[anti-aircraft artillery]] systems. Three types of vehicles make up one system: a missile launcher, a radar truck and a command post. Starting with the '''Pantsir-S1''' ({{langx|ru|Панцирь-С1}}, [[NATO reporting name]] '''SA-22 Greyhound''') as the first version, it is produced by [[KBP Instrument Design Bureau]] of [[Tula, Russia|Tula]], Russia, and is the successor to the [[Tunguska M1]].

The Pantsir-S1 was designed to provide [[point air defence]] of military, industrial and administrative installations against aircraft, helicopters, precision munitions, cruise missiles and [[UAV]]s; and to provide additional protection to air defence units against enemy air attacks employing precision munitions, especially at low to extremely low altitudes.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://army.lv/ru/pantsir-s1/703/461|title=96К6 "Панцирь-С1" – зенитный ракетно-пушечный комплекс|access-date=2015-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318233242/http://army.lv/ru/pantsir-s1/703/461|archive-date=2015-03-18|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kbptula.ru/en/productions/air-defense-weapon-systems/pantsir-s1|title=PANTSIR-S1 AIR DEFENSE MISSILE-GUN SYSTEM|access-date=2015-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427220958/http://www.kbptula.ru/en/productions/air-defense-weapon-systems/pantsir-s1|archive-date=2015-04-27|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Design==
[[File:MAKS Airshow 2013 (Ramenskoye Airport, Russia) (521-08).jpg|thumb|right|Command post for Pantsir system]]
The first finished version was completed in 1995 with the 1L36 radar, later another was designed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vpk.name/news/79240_neprobivaemyii_pancir.html|title=Непробиваемый "Панцирь"|website=Vpk.name|date=21 November 2012 |access-date=14 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109163221/http://vpk.name/news/79240_neprobivaemyii_pancir.html|archive-date=9 November 2014|url-status=live |language=ru}}</ref> It is a short to medium range ground-based air defence system, wheeled, tracked or stationary with two to three operators. Its air defense consists of automatic anti-aircraft guns and surface-to-air missiles with radar or optical target-tracking and radio-command guidance.

Its purpose is the protection of civil and military point and area targets, for motorised or mechanised troops up to [[regimental]] size or as defensive asset of higher ranking air defence systems like [[S-300 (missile)|S-300]]/[[S-400]]. The system has capability for anti-munitions missions. It can hit targets on the waterline/above-water.<ref>{{cite web|title=Россия начала испытания гиперзвуковой ракеты для комплекса "Панцирь"|url=http://vz.ru/news/2014/6/16/691306.html|website=Vz.ru|language=ru|access-date=2015-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402171145/http://vz.ru/news/2014/6/16/691306.html|archive-date=2015-04-02|url-status=live}}</ref> It can operate in a fully automatic mode.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|title="Панцирь", С-300 и другие санитары неба|url=http://www.rg.ru/2013/12/26/pvo-site.html|website=Российская газета |date=26 December 2013 |language=ru |access-date=2014-11-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109163922/http://www.rg.ru/2013/12/26/pvo-site.html|archive-date=2014-11-09|url-status=live}}</ref> It has the ability to work in a completely passive mode. The probability of hitting a target for one missile is not less than 0.7 with a reaction time of 4–6 seconds. It can fire missiles and gun armament while in motion.<ref name="rusarmy.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.rusarmy.com/pvo/pvo_vvs/zrk_pantsir-s1.html|title=Зенитный ракетно-пушечный комплекс "Панцирь-С1"|website=Rusarmy.com|access-date=14 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019030026/http://www.rusarmy.com/pvo/pvo_vvs/zrk_pantsir-s1.html|archive-date=19 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Pantsir-S1 Weapon System with radar antenna.jpg|thumb|The Pantsir-S1 Weapon System. In the centre is the EHF phased-array tracking radar. Two twin-barrel 2A38M automatic anti-aircraft guns and 12 ready to launch missile-containers each containing one 57E6-E command guided surface-to-air missile.]]
For its main radar station, early detection in height may be between 0–60° or 26–82° depending on the mode.<ref name="vniirt.ru">{{cite web|url=http://www.vniirt.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=20 |title=Станция обнаружения целей (СОЦ) 1РС1-1Е |website=Vniirt.ru |language=ru |access-date=14 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109162327/http://www.vniirt.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=20 |archive-date=9 November 2014 }}</ref> In 2013, there was a variant with two radar stations for early detection, standing back to back.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bastion-karpenko.narod.ru/Pancir-S.html|title=ЗЕНИТНЫЙ РАКЕТНО-ПУШЕЧНЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС (ЗРПК) "ПАНЦИРЬ-С". ANTIAIRCRAFT MISSILE-GUN COMPLEX (ZRPK) "PANTSIR-S"|website=Bastion-karpenko.narod.ru|access-date=14 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107022819/http://bastion-karpenko.narod.ru/Pancir-S.html|archive-date=7 November 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The system has a modular structure which enables a fast and easy replacement of any part.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}}

After receiving target coordinates (from any source) it may engage the target (using all the radar except the early detection radar) within a range from −5 to +85 (82<ref>{{cite web|title=Army.lv – международный проект Дмитрия Смирнова|url=http://army.lv/image_descr.php?id=7910&s=703&pid=461|website=Army.lv|access-date=2014-11-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703003310/http://army.lv/image_descr.php?id=7910&s=703&pid=461|archive-date=2015-07-03|url-status=live}}</ref>) degrees (vertical).<ref>{{cite web|title=Схемы 96К6 "Панцирь-С1" – зенитный ракетно-пушечный комплекс|url=http://army.lv/ru/pantsir-s1/shemi/703/461#info|website=Army.lv|language=ru|access-date=2014-11-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140807035257/http://army.lv/ru/pantsir-s1/shemi/703/461#info|archive-date=2014-08-07|url-status=live}}</ref> The interval between missile launches is 1–1.5 seconds (a world record for analogous systems).<ref name="rostec.ru">{{cite web|title=Ростех :: Исследования :: Неуязвимый "Панцирь"|url=http://rostec.ru/research/project/4515045|website=Rostec.ru|access-date=2014-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518114407/http://www.rostec.ru/research/project/4515045|archive-date=2015-05-18|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The S-400 Triumf and Pantsir missile system can be integrated into a two-layer defense system.<ref name="businessinsider.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/pantsir-s1-makes-russian-air-defenses-stronger-2018-2?IR=T|title=Russia's newest anti-air defenses are in Syria — and the US should be worried|website=Businessinsider.com|access-date=28 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810173736/https://www.businessinsider.com/pantsir-s1-makes-russian-air-defenses-stronger-2018-2?IR=T|archive-date=10 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="jamestown.org">{{cite web|url=https://jamestown.org/program/s-400-pantsir-tandem-new-old-feature-russian-a2-ad-capabilities/|title=The S-400–Pantsir 'Tandem': The New-Old Feature of Russian A2/AD Capabilities – Jamestown|website=Jamestown.org|access-date=28 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810184301/https://jamestown.org/program/s-400-pantsir-tandem-new-old-feature-russian-a2-ad-capabilities/|archive-date=10 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 23 June 2025, Russia unveiled an upgrade to its Pantsir, now carrying 48 “mini-missiles” to be used against drones, sparing more expensive missiles for larger targets. <ref>{{Cite web |title= Russia’s Pantsir now uses 48 missiles to crush drone threats |url= https://bulgarianmilitary.com/amp/2025/06/23/russias-pantsir-now-uses-48-missiles-to-crush-drone-threats/ |author= Boyko Nikolov  |access-date=2025-06-23 |website= bulgarianmilitary |language=en}}</ref>

==Development==
[[File:Pantsir-S1 SAM at Engineering Technologies 2012.jpg|thumb|left|An alternative mounting of anti-aircraft complex Pantsir-S1 on a tracked [[GM chassis|GM-352 chassis]]]]

Originally [[Soviet]] strategic missile systems had been placed in fixed, hardened sites. Newer systems such as the [[S-300 (missile)|S-300]]PS/PM (SA-10/20) were much more mobile, which reduced vulnerabilities to attack. However, once the S-300 unit was found by enemy forces it was still very vulnerable. One of the roles for the Pantsir-S is to provide air defence to the S-300 missile systems.<ref name=tunguska>{{cite journal|url=http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-96K6-Pantsir-2K22-Tunguska.html|title=KBP 2K22/2K22M/M1 Tunguska SA-19 Grison/96K6 Pantsir S1/SA-22 Greyhound SPAAGM|website=Ausairpower.net|date=15 July 2009|access-date=28 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128211129/http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-96K6-Pantsir-2K22-Tunguska.html|archive-date=28 November 2018|url-status=live|last1=Kopp|first1=Carlo|pages=1 }}</ref>

It was decided that a wheeled chassis would be better than a tracked chassis for the Pantsir-S, as wheeled vehicles are faster, less prone to breakdowns, easier to maintain, and cheaper to produce.<ref name=tunguska />

Development as the Pantsir-S started in 1990 as a planned successor to the [[Tunguska M1]]. A prototype was completed in 1994 and displayed at the [[MAKS Airshow|MAKS]]-1995. The program soon ran into difficulties which resulted in a halt in funding, but KBP continued development of the program using its own funds. Both the turret and radar systems were redesigned, and all older [[2K22 Tunguska|Tunguska]] equipment was removed.<ref name=tunguska />

The system has two new radars with increased range, capable of tracking more air targets, and also land targets. It has an integrated [[identification friend or foe]] (IFF) system. Within the cabin two [[LCD]] multi-function displays have replaced the multiple [[Cathode ray tube|CRT]] display. A new central computer system greatly decreased the reaction time. A single person can operate the system if necessary. The use of newer technologies allow the overall volume of the weapon station to be reduced by a third, and the overall weight  by half. The system has enhanced missiles (from type 57E6 to type 57E6-E; probably interchangeable) and guns (from type 2A72 to type 2A38M).

Live firing tests took place in June 2006 at the [[Kapustin Yar]] firing range, [[Astrakhan Oblast|Astrakhan region]], Russia. Final test series prior to delivery in May 2007 at Kapustin Yar included forced travel of {{cvt|250|km}} to an unprepared launch position, simulating  a typical air-defence mission.

The Pantsir-S1 air-defence missile-gun system was adopted for service with the Russian Ground Forces in November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=KBP Instrument Design Bureau – The Pantsir-S1 was adopted for service with the Russian Army|url=http://www.kbptula.ru/en/productions/small-arms-guns-grenade-launchers/sniper-weapon/ots-03/141-english/en-news/en-actual/292-the-pantsir-s1-was-adopted-for-service-with-the-russian-army|website=Kbptula.ru|language=en-gb|access-date=2014-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006073108/http://www.kbptula.ru/en/productions/small-arms-guns-grenade-launchers/sniper-weapon/ots-03/141-english/en-news/en-actual/292-the-pantsir-s1-was-adopted-for-service-with-the-russian-army|archive-date=2014-10-06|url-status=live}}</ref> The modernized Pantsir-S2 entered service in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Модернизированный зенитный комплекс "Панцирь-С2" задействовали в учениях ПВО СНГ|url=http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/2251029|website=Тass.ru|language=ru|access-date=2015-10-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925233710/http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/2251029|archive-date=2015-09-25|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Variants==
[[File:Radar 1RL-123E for Pantsir-S1 - InnovationDay2013part1-10.jpg|thumb|right|Radar truck for the Pantsir system]]
In August 2024, Russia completed tests of a maneuverable track-based Pantsir-SM-SV system for service with Russian Ground Forces and Airborne Forces.<ref>{{cite web | title=Rostec says testing of newest Pantsir system on tracked chassis nears completion | website=tass.com | url=https://tass.com/russia/1728953 | language=en | ref={{sfnref | tass.com}} | access-date=2024-01-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Russia tests latest Pantsyr surface-to-air missile/gun system on battlefield | website=TASS | date=2024-08-20 | url=https://tass.com/defense/1831299 | ref={{sfnref | TASS | 2024}} | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref>

===Pantsir-S1===
This is the first and most numerously produced variant, being produced from 2008 to 2013, with more planned in 2019.

===Pantsir-S1M===
A newly upgraded variant of the Pantsir-S1 first unveiled in February 2019 as some of the planned models. Experience from deploying the system in Syria was applied during the development of the new modification.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1058576|title=New Pantsir-S1M upgraded after Syria to be able to hit any drones — designer|date=16 May 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517080533/https://tass.com/defense/1058576|archive-date=17 May 2019}}</ref> It has an upgraded L-band search radar with ability to track up to 40 targets at once and new multifunctional EHF fire-control radar that can engage four targets simultaneously, both fitted with phased antenna arrays. The system uses a new 57E6M-E surface-to-air missile with an increased ceiling from {{convert|15|to|18|km|mi|abbr=on}}, an engagement range from {{convert|20|to|30|km|mi|abbr=on}} and a speed of {{convert|1300|to|1700|m/s|km/h mph|abbr=on}}. It has a   25&nbsp;kg fragmentation warhead, compared to the 20&nbsp;kg warhead of the standard 57E6-E missile.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/86749/idex-2019-russia-unveils-upgraded-pantsyr-s1m|title=IDEX 2019: Russia unveils upgraded Pantsyr-S1M|date=21 February 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190223075835/https://www.janes.com/article/86749/idex-2019-russia-unveils-upgraded-pantsyr-s1m|archive-date=23 February 2019}}</ref> The first export contract was signed in August 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1329851|title=Russia's arms exporter inks 1st deal on upgraded Pantsyr air defense system delivery|access-date=2021-08-31|archive-date=2021-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831160705/https://tass.com/defense/1329851|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Pantsir-M/EM===
{{main|Pantsir-M}}

A naval variant of the land-based Pantsir-S1 was unveiled in July 2015. The system uses two [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30|GSh-6-30K/AO-18KD]] {{cvt|30|mm}} six-barrel rotary cannons, as found on the [[Kashtan CIWS|Kashtan/Kortik]] CIWS, eight missiles instead of 12 and an additional radar separate from the one fitted on top of the turret itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2015-news/july-2015-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/2868-kbp-unveiled-pantsir-m-naval-variant-of-pantsir-s1-for-surface-ship-air-defense.html|title=KBP Unveiled Pantsir-M Naval Variant of Pantsir-S1 for Surface Ship Air Defense|website=navyrecognition.com|date=2 July 2015|access-date=23 February 2020|archive-date=18 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118100923/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2015-news/july-2015-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/2868-kbp-unveiled-pantsir-m-naval-variant-of-pantsir-s1-for-surface-ship-air-defense.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Pantsir-M can simultaneously engage four targets with four missiles in an altitude from 2 to 15&nbsp;km and at a range of 20&nbsp;km.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ria.ru/arms/20170929/1505833739.html|title=ВМФ скоро получит первую партию новейших комплексов "Панцирь-МЕ"|website=ria.ru|date=29 September 2017|access-date=23 February 2020|archive-date=24 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124174327/https://ria.ru/arms/20170929/1505833739.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The system has an ammunition supply of 32 missiles.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2015-news/december-2015-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/3407-project-22800-corvettes-to-be-fitted-with-pantsir-m-naval-variant-of-pantsir-s1-air-defense-system.html|title=Project 22800 Corvettes to be Fitted with Pantsir-M Naval Variant of Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System – TASS|website=navyrecognition.com|date=21 December 2015|access-date=23 February 2020|archive-date=18 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118101252/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2015-news/december-2015-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/3407-project-22800-corvettes-to-be-fitted-with-pantsir-m-naval-variant-of-pantsir-s1-air-defense-system.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

It has several combat modules, including an ammunition supply module in the storage and a reloading system under the deck. It may be fitted with surface-to-air missiles from both Pantsir-S and [[Hermes (missile)|Hermes-K]] air defence systems with maximum firing range of the later of up to {{convert|100|km|mi|abbr=on}}.<ref name="auto"/> In the future it will replace the Kashtan/Kortik CIWS on all Russian Navy's warships, starting by [[Karakurt-class corvette]]s in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/10109-november-2016-navy-naval-defense-industry-news/4544-russian-navy-to-fit-project-22800-corvettes-with-pantsir-m-air-defense-missile-gun-system.html|title=Russian Navy to fit Project 22800 Corvettes with Pantsir-M Air Defense Missile/Gun System|website=navyrecognition.com|date=31 October 2016|access-date=23 February 2020|archive-date=18 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118102931/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/10109-november-2016-navy-naval-defense-industry-news/4544-russian-navy-to-fit-project-22800-corvettes-with-pantsir-m-air-defense-missile-gun-system.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Trials of the Pantsir-M/ME began in December 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/17233/russia-to-begin-testing-its-fearsome-new-pantsir-me-naval-close-in-defensive-system|title=Russia To Begin Testing Its Fearsome New "Pantsir-ME" Naval Close-In Defense System|website=thedrive.com|date=27 December 2017|access-date=23 February 2020|archive-date=2 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402155834/http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/17233/russia-to-begin-testing-its-fearsome-new-pantsir-me-naval-close-in-defensive-system|url-status=live}}</ref> The system entered service in February 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aviationweek.com/awindefense/rostec-confirms-operational-debut-pantsir-m|title=Rostec Confirms Operational Debut For Pantsir-M|website=aviationweek.com|date=18 February 2019|access-date=23 February 2020|archive-date=29 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329105550/https://aviationweek.com/awindefense/rostec-confirms-operational-debut-pantsir-m|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Pantsir-S2/S2E===
A modernized system for the Russian Armed Forces and for export.  Incorporates new tracking radar, two faced radars with enhanced features and range. It is in service with Russia, Syria and Algeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/how-russia-helping-syria-take-back-its-airspace-israel-177470)|title=How Russia is Helping Syria Take Back Its Airspace From Israel|access-date=29 November 2023|date=2 February 2021|author=Sebastien Roblin|publisher=National Interest}}</ref>

===Pantsir-SM===
The Pantsir-SM variant incorporates a multi-functional targeting station, increasing target detection range from {{convert|40|to|75|km|mi|abbr=on}} and engagement range from {{convert|20|to|40|km|mi|abbr=on}}.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} The system uses a new high-speed extended range missile. Existing Pantsir systems can be upgraded to SM standard.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} It is fitted to a new 8×8 [[Kamaz]] truck chassis with an armored cab. Development was completed in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rg.ru/2019/04/06/vidit-dalshe-bet-tochnee-ispytana-novaia-versiia-zrk-pancir.html|title=Видит дальше, бьет точнее: испытана новая версия ЗРПК "Панцирь"|website=Российская газета|date=6 April 2019 |access-date=8 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407115947/https://rg.ru/2019/04/06/vidit-dalshe-bet-tochnee-ispytana-novaia-versiia-zrk-pancir.html|archive-date=7 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> It is reportedly deployed in Ukraine as of December 2023.<ref>{{cite web | title=ЦАМТО / / Российские войска в зоне спецоперации применяют модернизированные ЗРПК «Панцирь-СМ» | website=ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием | date=2023-12-19 | url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/1219/093577068/detail.shtml | language=ru | ref={{sfnref | ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием | 2023}} | access-date=2023-12-21}}</ref>

===Pantsir-SA===
[[File:2020 Moscow Victory Day Parade 043.jpg|thumb|Pantsir-SA]]
After testing Pantsir in the Arctic, it was decided to design a new variant specifically for the Arctic, to use at temperatures below {{convert|−50|C|F}} called the Pantsir-SA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Три зенитных ракетно-пушечных комплекса "Панцирь" проходят испытания в Арктике|url=http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/1786725|website=ТАСС|language=ru|access-date=2015-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225133213/http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/1786725|archive-date=2015-02-25|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Три зенитных ракетно-пушечных комплекса "Панцирь-С1" проходят испытания в Арктике|url=http://vpk.name/news/127130_tri_zenitnyih_raketnopushechnyih_kompleksa_pancirs1_prohodyat_ispyitaniya_v_arktike.html|website=ВПК.name|date=25 February 2015 |access-date=2015-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406221435/http://vpk.name/news/127130_tri_zenitnyih_raketnopushechnyih_kompleksa_pancirs1_prohodyat_ispyitaniya_v_arktike.html|archive-date=2015-04-06|url-status=live}}</ref> This variant has no 30&nbsp;mm auto-cannon mounted and it is based on an articulated tracked [[Vityaz (ATV)|Vityaz]] vehicle. It is in service with the [[Northern Fleet|Russian Northern Fleet]] as of August 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0810/102559070/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Тактическая группа Северного флота отработала программу испытаний ЗРПК "Панцирь-СА" в Арктике|website=armstrade.org|access-date=2020-08-14|archive-date=2020-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001222616/https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0810/102559070/detail.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Pantsir-SMD-E===
A version unveiled in the "Army-2024" forum. It removes the cannons and could carry 12 57E6-series short-range missiles or 48 TKB-1055 very-short-range interceptors, or a mix of the two types.<ref>{{cite web | last=Τόλιας | first=Κωνσταντίνος | title=Η Ρωσία παρουσιάζει το νέο Pantsir-SMD-E στο Army-2024 | website=Hellenic Defence – Ιστοσελίδα με αντικείμενο θέματα Άμυνας για την Ελλάδα | date=2024-08-12 | url=https://hellenicdefence.info/diethni/i-rosia-parousiazei-to-neo-pantsir-smd-e-sto-army-2024/ | language=el | access-date=2024-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Trevithick |first1=Joseph |title=Pantsir Packed With Drone-Intercepting Mini Missiles Unveiled By Russia |url=https://www.twz.com/land/pantsir-packed-with-drone-intercepting-mini-missiles-unveiled-by-russia |access-date=16 August 2024 |work=The War Zone |date=13 August 2024}}</ref> On 17 June 2025, [[Rostec]] CEO [[Sergey Chemezov|Sergei Chemezov]] stated that “This is very important in order to provide protection against drones, because twelve missiles are sometimes not enough if there is a massive attack”.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-17 |title=«Чтобы обеспечивать защиту от беспилотников»: для ЗРК «Панцирь» в 4 раза увеличили количество ракет |url=https://www.fontanka.ru/2025/06/17/75598367/ |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=ФОНТАНКА.ру |language=ru}}</ref>

==Operations==

The specific feature of the Pantsir-S1 system is the combination of a multiple-band target acquisition and tracking system in conjunction with a combined missile and gun armament creating a continuous target engagement zone from {{cvt|5|m}} height and {{cvt|200|m}} range up to {{cvt|15|km}} height and {{cvt|20|km}} range, even without any external support.
<ref>{{cite web|title=ЗРПК 96К6 "ПАНЦИРЬ-С1" – ТТХ|url=http://pvo.guns.ru/panzir/data.htm|website=Pvo.guns.ru|access-date=2015-05-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120416023217/http://pvo.guns.ru/panzir/data.htm|archive-date=2012-04-16|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Modes===
Using a digital data link system up to six Pantsir-S1 combat vehicle can operate in various modes.
* Stand-alone combat operation: All the combat sequence from detecting a target to its engagement is fulfilled by a single Pantsir-S1 combat vehicle without employing other assets.
* Operation within a battery ("[[Master/slave (technology)|master-slave]]"): One Pantsir-S1 operates both as combat vehicle and as "master" command post. Three to five Pantsir-S1 combat vehicles acting as "slave" receive target designation data from the "master" and subsequently fulfill all the combat operation stages.
* Operation within a command post: The command post sends target designations to the Pantsir-S1 combat vehicles and subsequently fulfill the designation order.
* Operation within a battery with command post and early warning radar: The command post receives air situation picture from a connected early warning radar and sends target designations to the Pantsir-S1 combat vehicles and subsequently fulfill the designation order.

===Prototypes===
* The '''Pantsir-S''' prototype from 1994 was built on a [[Ural-5323]] 8×8 truck.
* The Actual Pantsir-S1 is built on [[KAMAZ]]-6560 8x8 38t truck with {{cvt|400|hp}}.
* [[UAE]] Pantsir-S1 is built on a German [[MAN SX]] 45 8×8 truck.
* The Pantsir-S1 is also proposed to be built on an [[MZKT]]-7930 8×8 truck with {{cvt|680|hp}} from the [[Belarus]] company "Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant"
* Another Pantsir-S1 option is a tracked chassis type GM-352M1E from the [[Belarus]] company "[[Minsk Tractor Works|Minsk Tractor Plant]]".
* KBP offers also a stationary variant built on a container probably able to be mounted on ships also.
* The new Carapace model is ZS25 (ZS - West-USA, 25-2025). It is planned to produce 1800 cars in 2025.

===Armament===

====Missiles====
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The Pantsir-S1 carries up to twelve ''57E6'' (export designation) ''57E6-E'' (export enhanced designation) two-stage solid fuel radio/optical [[command guidance|command-guided]] [[surface-to-air missile]]s in sealed ready-to-launch container tubes. Missiles are arranged into two six-tube groups on the turret. The missile has a bicalibre body, consisting of two stages in a tandem configuration. The first stage is a booster, providing rapid acceleration within the first 2 seconds of flight, after which it is separated from the sustainer-stage.

The sustainer is highly agile and contains the high explosive [[Continuous-rod warhead|multiple continuous-rod]]/fragmentation warhead, as well as the contact and proximity fuses, guidance flare and radio transponder. The missile is not fitted with a seeker to keep target engagement costs low. Target and missile tracking is instead provided via the system's multiband sensor system. Guidance data is submitted via radio link for up to four missiles in flight.

The system is capable of tracking and guiding four missiles fired at four distinct targets. Operationally, however, two missile salvos are typically fired at each target. The 57E6 missile is believed to have a kill probability of 70–90%. They have a 15-year storage lifetime in its sealed launch container. Pantsir-S1 combat vehicles can fire missiles on the move.

Additional missiles, one mini-missile specifically designed to engage [[unmanned aerial vehicle]]s (increasing the ammunition stock from 12 to 48 missiles, launched into serial production in June 2025<ref>{{cite web | last=Лебедянский | first=Иван | title=Ростех: Новые мини-ракеты «Панцирь» показали высокую эффективность в зоне СВО | website=Новости Mail | date=2025-06-27 | url=https://news.mail.ru/society/66760725/?from=swap&swap=3 | language=ru | access-date=2025-06-29}}</ref>), and another one hypersonic, developing speeds of more than Mach 5, have been developed for the Pantsir system.<ref name="businessinsider.com"/><ref name="jamestown.org"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1114025|title=Russia's Pantsyr air defense system gets hypersonic missile|website=TASS|access-date=2020-02-27|archive-date=2020-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130204853/https://tass.com/defense/1114025|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2022/0812/094068920/detail.shtml | title=ЦАМТО / / Представитель "Ростеха" сообщил о завершении разработки мини-ракеты для ЗРПК "Панцирь" | access-date=2022-08-15 | archive-date=2022-08-15 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815144958/https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2022/0812/094068920/detail.shtml | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title="Ростех" сообщил о начале поставок в войска мини-ракет для "Панцирей" | website=Interfax.ru | date=2025-06-23 | url=https://www.interfax.ru/russia/1032670 | language=ru | ref={{sfnref|Interfax.ru|2025}} | access-date=2025-06-24}}</ref>

====Autocannon====
Two [[9K22 Tunguska#Guns|2A38M]] {{cvt|30|mm}} [[autocannon]] guns are fitted with 700 rounds in a variety of ammunition—HE (High Explosive) fragmentation, fragmentation tracer, and armour-piercing with tracer. Ammunition type can be selected by the crew depending on the nature of the target. The maximum rate of fire is 2,500 rounds per minute per gun. Range is up to {{cvt|4|km}}.  The combined gun-missile system has an extremely low altitude engagement capability (targets as low as 0&nbsp;m [[above ground level|AGL]] can be engaged by this system).

Wheeled combat vehicles have to be jacked up to keep the machine in the horizontal position and be able to fire the gun with full accuracy. The [[KAMAZ]]-6560 has four oil hydraulic jacks for this purpose.

Gun:
* Designation: 2A38M
* Type: twin-barrel automatic anti-aircraft gun
* Calibre: {{cvt|30|mm}}
* Maximum rate of fire: 2,500 rounds per minute per gun
* [[Muzzle velocity]]: {{cvt|960|m/s}}
* Projectile weight: {{cvt|0.97|kg}}
* Ammunition: 700 rounds per gun
* Minimum range: {{cvt|0.2|km}}
* Maximum range: {{cvt|4|km}}
* Minimum altitude: 0&nbsp;m [[above ground level|AGL]]
* Maximum altitude: {{cvt|3|km}}<ref name="rostec.ru" />

===Fire control===
[[File:Зенитчики Балтийского флота выполнили стрельбы из комплексов «Панцирь-С1» в рамках тактического учения соединения ПВО.ogv|thumb|Anti-aircraft gunners from the Baltic Fleet firing Pantsir-S1 systems as part of a tactical exercise for air defense units in 2017.]]

The Pantsir-S1 fire control system includes a target acquisition radar and dual waveband tracking radar (designation 1RS2-1E for export models), which operates in the UHF and EHF waveband. Its detection range is {{convert|32|–|36|km|mi}}. Its tracking range is {{convert|24|–|28|km|mi}} for a target with a {{cvt|2|m2}} [[radar cross section|RCS]].<ref>Rosoboronexport. Catalogues of products, [https://web.archive.org/web/20071107170827/http://www.rusarm.ru/cataloque/air_def/air_def_34-38.pdf missile and artillery systems]</ref> Can also reliably achieve more, to {{cvt|45|km}}.<ref name="vniirt.ru" /> This radar tracks both targets and the surface-to-air missile while in flight. Minimum target size {{convert|2|–|3|cm2|sqin}} ({{convert|0.0004|m2}})<ref name="army-news1">{{cite web|title=Зенитный ракетно-пушечный комплекс "Панцирь-С" {{!}} Армейский вестник|url=http://army-news.ru/2010/12/kompleks-pancir/|website=Army-news.ru|language=ru-RU|access-date=2015-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011044649/http://army-news.ru/2010/12/kompleks-pancir/|archive-date=2017-10-11|url-status=live}}</ref>

As well as radar, the fire control system has an electro-optic channel with a long-wave thermal imager and an infrared direction finder, including digital signal processing and automatic target tracking. A simplified, lower-cost version of the Pantsir-S1 is being developed for export, with only the electro-optic fire control system fitted.

The two independent guidance channels—radar and electro-optic—allow two targets to be engaged simultaneously. And four<ref name="ria.ru">{{cite web|url=http://ria.ru/arms/20121126/912278384.html|title=Зенитный комплекс "Панцирь-С1" принят на вооружение российской армии|date=26 November 2012|publisher=РИА Новости|access-date=14 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109161452/http://ria.ru/arms/20121126/912278384.html|archive-date=9 November 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> for more recent options (2012). The maximum engagement rate is up to 10–12<ref name="rusarmy.com" /> targets per minute.

Types of purposes. Aircraft, UAVs, helicopters, anti-radar missiles (detection range of [[AGM-88 HARM]] missile {{convert|13|–|15|km|mi}}), [[air-launched cruise missile]]s.<ref name="army.lv">{{cite web|title=96К6 "Панцирь-С1" – зенитный ракетно-пушечный комплекс|url=http://army.lv/ru/pantsir-s1/703/461|website=Army.lv|language=ru|access-date=2015-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318233242/http://army.lv/ru/pantsir-s1/703/461|archive-date=2015-03-18|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Support vehicles===
In order to increase high operational readiness [[KBP Instrument Design Bureau|KBP]] has designed several vehicles to support the Pantsir-S1 in the field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kbptula.ru/en/productions/air-defense-weapon-systems/pantsir-s1|title=KBP Instrument Design Bureau – Pantsir-S1|website=www.kbptula.ru |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220214160736/https://www.kbptula.ru/en/productions/air-defense-weapon-systems/pantsir-s1 |archive-date=2022-02-14 |url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
'''Command Posts (CP)'''
* The unit Command Post is responsible for the automated control over combat operations of Air Defence (AD) units and subunits.

'''Tasks accomplished by the regimental CP during warfare'''
* Planning of combat operations and development of combat documents (commander's decision)
* Assigning of operating frequencies of regiment radio electronic assets (acquisition radar, battalions, radio assets of the CP)
* Calculation of coverage angles for selected positions of an acquisition radar and its detection zones and, battalion firing sectors
* Routing and displaying of battalion routes during redeployment
* Survey control and orientation of regiment assets (CP, acquisition radar).

'''CP Capabilities'''
* Battalion CP: up to six launchers (battalion)
* Regimental CP: up to three battalions
* 24 hour continuous operations
* Time of shutting down/deployment: 5 minutes
* Number of work stations: 4
* Crew: combat crew (3), driver-mechanic (1).

'''Transporting-loading Vehicle (TLV)'''
* One TLV per two combat vehicles.
* The TLV ensures rapid replacement of ammunition during combat operations and carries two complete ammunition loads for combat vehicle (24 missiles and 2,800 {{cvt|30|mm}} rounds).

'''Mechanic Maintenance Vehicle'''
* MMV carries out unit vehicles maintenance including launcher mechanical systems and carries spare parts components

'''Electronic Maintenance Vehicle (Launcher)'''
* Maintenance of launcher radio-electronic and optronic systems including automated diagnostics of faulty equipment and its replacement.
* The vehicle carries a load of common spare parts.

'''Electronic Maintenance Vehicle (Command Post)'''
* Responsible for maintenance and repair of the CP radio-electronic systems.
* Carries a stock of common spare parts.

'''Adjustment Vehicle'''
* Carries out calibration of launchers radio-electronic and optronic systems.

'''Mechanic Maintenance Vehicle (CP)'''
* Responsible for maintenance and repair of the CP mechanical systems and chassis.
* Carries a stock of common spare parts.

'''Spare Parts Vehicle'''
* This vehicle carries the common kit of spare parts, tools and accessories for the launchers.

'''Mobile Trainer'''
* Designed to train the combat vehicle crews in field conditions on the weapon system.

==Multi-sensor system==

{|
|- valign=top
|
[[Target acquisition radar]]:
*Type: [[Passive electronically scanned array]]
*Coverage: 360°
*Maximum detection range: at least {{cvt|32|km}}, up to {{cvt|36|km}} and with a high probability to {{cvt|45|km}}
*Band: [[UHF]]

[[Fire-control radar|Target tracking radar]]:
*Type: [[Passive electronically scanned array]]
*Coverage: cone +/−45°
*Maximum tracking range: at least {{cvt|24|km}}, up to {{cvt|28|km}}
*Maximum number of targets can be tracked simultaneously: 20
*Maximum number of targets can be engaged simultaneously: 3
*Maximum number of missiles can be radio-controlled simultaneously: 4
*Band: [[Extremely high frequency|EHF]]
*[[Identification friend or foe|IFF]]: Separate or integrated upon customer's request
|
Autonomous Optoelectronic System:
*Type: Detection, automatic acquisition and tracking of air and ground targets
*Target tracking band: [[Infrared]] 3–5&nbsp;[[μm]]
*Missile localisation band: Infrared 0.8–0.9&nbsp;μm
*Maximum number of targets can be tracked simultaneously: 1
*Maximum number of targets can be engaged simultaneously: 1
*Maximum number of missiles can be localised simultaneously: 1
*Limits for minimal height of 5 meters<ref name="new-factoria1">{{cite web|title=Зенитный ракетно-пушечный комплекс Панцирь-С1 {{!}} Ракетная техника|url=http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/panz/panz.shtml|website=Rbase.new-factoria.ru|language=ru|access-date=2015-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810205842/http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/panz/panz.shtml|archive-date=2011-08-10|url-status=dead}}</ref>

System:
*Number of targets that can be simultaneously engaged: 4 (three by radar, one by EO)
*Maximum number of targets engagement rate: 10 per minute
*Crew: 1–2 operators for the air defense system and 1 driver
*Reaction time: 4–6 seconds (including target acquisition and firing first missile), 1–2 seconds for autocannon engagement
|}

==Operational history==

=== Libya ===
In June 2019, [[United Arab Emirates]] deployed several of its Pantsir-S1 air defence systems to [[Libya]], to support the [[Libyan National Army]] (LNA) in their advance towards [[Tripoli, Libya|Tripoli]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://armswatch.com/uae-deployed-pantsir-s1-air-defense-system-to-libya/|title=UAE deployed Pantsir-S1 air defense system to Libya|website=armswatch.com|date=20 June 2019|access-date=1 March 2020|archive-date=31 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131071056/http://armswatch.com/uae-deployed-pantsir-s1-air-defense-system-to-libya/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Libyan Interior Minister of the [[Government of National Accord]] (GNA), [[Fathi Bashagha]] claimed one of the systems was reportedly destroyed by a GNA Libyan Air Force strike on 13 November 2019.<ref name="uawire.or">{{cite web|url=https://uawire.org/libyan-interior-ministry-russian-pantsir-missile-system-belonging-to-khalifa-haftar-army-has-been-destroyed|title=Libyan Interior Ministry: Russian Pantsir missile system belonging to Khalifa Haftar army has been destroyed|website=uawire.org|date=13 November 2019|access-date=1 March 2020|archive-date=1 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301125429/https://uawire.org/libyan-interior-ministry-russian-pantsir-missile-system-belonging-to-khalifa-haftar-army-has-been-destroyed|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 15 May 2020, [[Turkey|Turkish]] media showed a Pantsir system belonging to the LNA targeted in a GNA drone strike near the [[Al-Watiya Air Base]], southwest of Tripoli. Reportedly, the system was supplied by the United Arab Emirates. The airstrike came as a part of an operation to cut supplies to the LNA.<ref>{{cite web |title=Libyan army hits Haftar's militias air defense system |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/libyan-army-hits-haftar-s-militias-air-defense-system-/1843666 |website=www.aa.com.tr |date=17 May 2020 |access-date=17 May 2020 |archive-date=22 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200522154905/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/libyan-army-hits-haftar-s-militias-air-defense-system-/1843666 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Libyan drones destroy Russian air defense system |url=https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/libyan-drones-destroy-russian-air-defense-system/news |date=16 May 2020 |website=dailysabah.com |language=en |access-date=16 May 2020 |archive-date=18 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518000120/https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/libyan-drones-destroy-russian-air-defense-system/news |url-status=live }}</ref> Turkish media showed imagery of the airstrike.<ref>{{cite web |title=Libya'da Rus yapımı hava savunma sistemi imha edildi! NATO'dan kritik temas |url=http://www.haber7.com/dunya/haber/2975436-libyada-rus-yapimi-hava-savunma-sistemi-imha-edildi-natodan-kritik-temas |website=Haber7.com |language=tr |date=17 May 2020 |access-date=17 May 2020 |archive-date=16 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516232353/http://www.haber7.com/dunya/haber/2975436-libyada-rus-yapimi-hava-savunma-sistemi-imha-edildi-natodan-kritik-temas |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Libya ordusuna ait bir SİHA, BAE'nin temin ettiği Rus yapımı Pantsir hava savunma sistemini imha etti |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/libya-ordusuna-ait-bir-siha-baenin-temin-ettigi-rus-yapimi-pantsir-hava-savunma-sistemini-imha-etti/1843471 |website=www.aa.com.tr |date=16 May 2020 |access-date=17 May 2020 |language=tr |archive-date=22 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200522183105/https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/libya-ordusuna-ait-bir-siha-baenin-temin-ettigi-rus-yapimi-pantsir-hava-savunma-sistemini-imha-etti/1843471 |url-status=live }}</ref> The LNA denied the claim made by the GNA.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Middle East Eye |title=Libya's GNA captures key air base in major advance against Haftar |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/libya-gna-claim-key-air-base-watiya-haftar |access-date=18 May 2020 |publisher=Middle East Eye |date=19 May 2020 |archive-date=23 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200523123933/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/libya-gna-claim-key-air-base-watiya-haftar |url-status=live }}</ref> On 18 May, the Turkish-backed GNA captured the al-Watiya Air Base including a Pantsir-S1 TLAR belonging to the LNA.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sutton |first1=H I |title=One Of Russia's Most Advanced Missiles Systems Captured In Libya |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/05/19/feared-russian-missile-system-targeted-and-captured-in-libya/#4c31b0211a5c |access-date=19 May 2020 |work=Forbes |date=19 May 2020 |archive-date=21 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521034429/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/05/19/feared-russian-missile-system-targeted-and-captured-in-libya/#4c31b0211a5c |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Libya's GNA forces seize full control of strategic Al-Watiya airbase |url=https://www.libyanexpress.com/libyas-gna-forces-seize-full-control-of-strategic-al-watiya-airbase/ |access-date=18 May 2020 |publisher=Libyan Express |date=18 May 2020 |archive-date=25 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200525135231/https://www.libyanexpress.com/libyas-gna-forces-seize-full-control-of-strategic-al-watiya-airbase/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, it was reported that the captured Pantsir battery was the same targeted three days before and it was transferred by the United States to [[Ramstein Air Base]] in Germany in June 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Forbes |first1=H I Sutton |title=One Of Russia's Most Advanced Missile Systems Captured In Libya |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/05/19/feared-russian-missile-system-targeted-and-captured-in-libya/#5aff19061a5c |access-date=19 May 2020 |publisher=Middle East Eye |date=19 May 2020 |archive-date=21 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521034429/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/05/19/feared-russian-missile-system-targeted-and-captured-in-libya/#5aff19061a5c |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.defenseworld.net/feature/51/Is_the_Carting_Away_of_Russian_Pantsir_S1_linked_to_U_S__Army___s_IM_SHORAD_Testing_#.YBqN8IuP7IV|title=Is the Carting Away of Russian Pantsir S1 linked to U.S. Army's IM-SHORAD Testing?|date=31 January 2021|access-date=3 February 2021|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205102955/https://www.defenseworld.net/feature/51/Is_the_Carting_Away_of_Russian_Pantsir_S1_linked_to_U_S__Army___s_IM_SHORAD_Testing_#.YBqN8IuP7IV|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 20 May 2020, Mohammed Gununu, a GNA spokesman claimed their forces had destroyed 7 Pantsir TLARs in Al-Watiya airbase, Tarhouna and Al-Wishka.<ref>{{cite web|title=Libyan Air Force destroys seven Russian-made Pantsir-S1 systems in 48 hours|url=https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-air-force-destroys-seven-russian-made-pantsir-s1-systems-48-hours|website=www.libyaobserver.ly|access-date=2020-05-20|archive-date=2020-05-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528032141/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-air-force-destroys-seven-russian-made-pantsir-s1-systems-48-hours|url-status=live}}</ref> Media sources reported the destruction of at least five defenses in the GNA offensive,<ref>{{cite web|title=Latest Updates on Libya, 20 May 2020 (Map Update)|url=https://english.iswnews.com/13434/latest-updates-on-libya-20-may-2020-map-update/|website=Islamic World News|date=21 May 2020 |access-date=2020-05-21|archive-date=2020-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200531172249/https://english.iswnews.com/13434/latest-updates-on-libya-20-may-2020-map-update/|url-status=live}}</ref> in turn an LNA official denied the destruction of Pantsirs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Turkish-backed forces claim 6 Russian-made air defense systems destroyed, LNA deny|url=https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkish-backed-forces-claim-6-russian-made-air-defense-systems-destroyed-lna-deny/|website=Al-Masdar|access-date=2020-05-21}}{{dead link|date=May 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> On 8 June 2020, video footage was tweeted by the GNA claiming that a leaked video of a Pantsir was allegedly being operated by UAE personnel. The personnel cannot be seen but according to the GNA Gulf Arabic dialect can be heard.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/emiratis-seen-operating-pantsir-s1-said-to-be-in-libya|title=Emiratis seen operating Pantsir-S1 said to be in Libya|work=[[Jane's Information Group]]|date=11 June 2020 |access-date=2020-08-12|archive-date=2020-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718012134/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/emiratis-seen-operating-pantsir-s1-said-to-be-in-libya|url-status=live}}</ref>

Post-conflict analysis showed that Pantsir was (at least temporarily) suppressed by combined efforts from electronic warfare systems on one side<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.defenseworld.net/feature/42/Russian_Pantsir_Air_Defense_System__Sitting_duck_or_Top_Dog_#.X8ztz3RKhdg|title=Russian Pantsir Air Defense System- Sitting duck or Top Dog?|date=19 June 2020|access-date=6 December 2020|archive-date=5 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205024444/https://www.defenseworld.net/feature/42/Russian_Pantsir_Air_Defense_System__Sitting_duck_or_Top_Dog_#.X8ztz3RKhdg|url-status=live}}</ref> and long range artillery (or airstrikes) on the other side.<ref name="MEIpaper" /> Pantsir's positions were allegedly detected by long-range electronic warfare systems.<ref name="MEIpaper" /> Electronic warfare systems allegedly were at times able to jam Pantsir's radar and then forwarded the information to drone operators. In situations where jamming was not achieved strikes on Pantsir's positions were carried out with long range artillery.<ref name="MEIpaper" /> Pantsir operators compensated by switching off the radar and focused on the electro-optical sensors instead of the radar (i.e. thermal imager and infrared direction finder), in order to acquire targets<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.army-technology.com/projects/pantsyr/|title=Pantsyr S1 Close Range Air Defence System – Army Technology|website=www.army-technology.com|access-date=2020-12-06|archive-date=2020-10-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020160338/https://www.army-technology.com/projects/pantsyr/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Verify quote|date=February 2021}} and this reportedly improved both Pantsir's survivability and effectiveness.<ref name="MEIpaper">{{cite web|url=https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2020-11/Turning%20the%20Tide%20-%20How%20Turkey%20Won%20the%20War%20for%20Tripoli.pdf|title=TURNING THE TIDE HOW TURKEY WON THE WAR FOR TRIPOLI|work=Middle East Institute|first=Jason|last=Pack|access-date=2020-12-06|archive-date=2020-12-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203005907/https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2020-11/Turning%20the%20Tide%20-%20How%20Turkey%20Won%20the%20War%20for%20Tripoli.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 22 August 2022, a US [[General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper|MQ-9 Reaper UAV]] was shot down over Libya by a Pantsir.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hsmilitary.com/2022/08/the-us-mq-9-reaper-drone-was-unable-to.html|title=The US MQ-9 Reaper drone was unable to evade the Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system|date=23 August 2022|access-date=24 August 2022|archive-date=23 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823123740/https://www.hsmilitary.com/2022/08/the-us-mq-9-reaper-drone-was-unable-to.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref>

=== Syria ===
A Pantsir-S1 unit of the [[Syrian Air Defense Force]] reportedly scored the first combat kill of the type by downing a [[Turkish Air Force]] [[List of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II variants|RF-4E]] carrying out a reconnaissance flight over the Syrian coast near [[Latakia]] on 22 June 2012.<ref name="debka">{{cite news|title=Newly-supplied Russian Pantsyr-1 anti-air missile used to down Turkish warplane|url=http://www.debka.com/article/22112/Newly-supplied-Russian-Pantsyr-1-anti-air-missile-used-to-down-Turkish-warplane|access-date=24 June 2012|newspaper=DEBKAfile|date=24 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624095542/http://debka.com/article/22112/Newly-supplied-Russian-Pantsyr-1-anti-air-missile-used-to-down-Turkish-warplane|archive-date=24 June 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBC News">{{cite news|title=Syria – Turkey tension: Conflicting arguments on Phantom|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18689037|access-date=9 February 2013|publisher=BBC News Middle East|date=3 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831150201/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18689037|archive-date=31 August 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> The system has also been deployed on the territory of Syria by the Russian Armed Forces as part of [[Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War]] since 2015.

A Russian poster displayed at the International Military Technical Forum «ARMY-2017», from March to July 2017, claimed that the Russia's Pantsir-S systems deployed in Syria destroyed 12 flying objects, including the UAVs Heron, Bayraktar, [[RQ-21]]A, and also various missiles and an [[aerostat]]. At the beginning of October 2017, it was reported that the Pantsir destroyed two MLRS "Grad" missiles launched by [[ISIL]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3511866|title=Российская ПВО отразила ракетный удар по базе Хмеймим в Сирии|date=28 December 2017|website=Kommersant.ru|access-date=14 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104024359/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3511866|archive-date=4 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rg.ru/2017/10/03/zenitnyj-kompleks-pancir-v-sirii-sbil-vypushchennye-igil-rakety.html|title=Зенитный комплекс "Панцирь" в Сирии сбил выпущенные "ИГ" ракеты|date=3 October 2017|website=Rg.ru|access-date=14 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010211416/https://rg.ru/2017/10/03/zenitnyj-kompleks-pancir-v-sirii-sbil-vypushchennye-igil-rakety.html|archive-date=10 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 27 December 2017, militants fired several missiles from the Bdama inhabited community at [[Latakia International Airport]] and the Russian Aerospace Forces deployment site in the [[Khmeimim Air Base]]. Two missiles were intercepted by the Pantsir air defense system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tass.com/politics/983535|title=Diplomat slams Hmeymim base shelling as provocation to derail Syrian congress|website=[[TASS]]|date=27 December 2017|access-date=21 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421232605/http://tass.com/politics/983535|archive-date=21 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the night of 5–6 January 2018, the Khmeimim Air Base was attacked by 13 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Seven drones were eliminated by the Pantsir air defence systems, six landed at assigned coordinates with the use of electronic warfare hardware.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12157872@egNews|title=Head of the Russian General Staff's Office for UAV Development Major General Alexander Novikov holds briefing for domestic and foreign reporters: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation|website=eng.mil.ru|access-date=14 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119145215/http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12157872@egNews|archive-date=19 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 14 April 2018, American, British, and French forces [[2018 bombing of Damascus and Homs|launched a barrage]] of 103 air-to-surface and cruise missiles targeting eight sites in Syria. According to Russian officials, twenty-five Pantsir-S1 missiles launched in response destroyed twenty-three incoming missiles,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12171611@egNews|title=Briefing by Russian Defence Ministry official Major General Igor Konashenkov (April 16, 2018) : Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation|website=Eng.mil.ru|access-date=28 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418093246/http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12171611@egNews|archive-date=18 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The American Department of Defense stated no allied missiles were shot down.<ref>{{cite web|title=Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Chief Spokesperson|url=https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/1493749/department-of-defense-press-briefing-by-pentagon-chief-spokesperson-dana-w-whit/|website=U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE|access-date=23 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422115848/https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript-View/Article/1493749/department-of-defense-press-briefing-by-pentagon-chief-spokesperson-dana-w-whit/|archive-date=22 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

A Pantsir-S1 system belonging to the Syrian Air Defense Force was damaged by the [[Israel Defense Forces]] during the [[May 2018 Israel-Syria clashes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/22491/Israel_Strikes_Dozens_of_Iranian_Military_Targets_in_Syria#.WvSI8NMvzVo|publisher=Defense World|title=Israel Strikes Dozens Of Iranian Military Targets In Syria|access-date=2018-05-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510115430/http://www.defenseworld.net/news/22491/Israel_Strikes_Dozens_of_Iranian_Military_Targets_in_Syria#.WvSI8NMvzVo|archive-date=2018-05-10|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/245725|publisher=Israeli National News|title=IDF attacks dozens of Iranian targets in Syria|date=10 May 2018 |access-date=2018-05-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511013024/http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/245725|archive-date=2018-05-11|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Iran-News/WATCH-Israel-strikes-Syrian-SA22-air-defense-battery-556110|publisher=Jerusalem Post|title=WATCH: ISRAEL STRIKES SYRIAN SA22 AIR DEFENSE BATTERY|date=10 May 2018 |access-date=2018-05-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511022046/https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Iran-News/WATCH-Israel-strikes-Syrian-SA22-air-defense-battery-556110|archive-date=2018-05-11|url-status=live}}</ref> Images of the damaged system show it was effectively out of ammunition and the radar was disabled at the time of the strike.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.menadefense.net/mideast/destruction-du-pantsyr-syrien-par-larmee-israelienne-tres-vite-sortir-du-magico-superstitiel/|title=Destruction du Pantsyr syrien par l'armée israélienne: Très vite sortir du magico-superstitiel|website=menadefense.net|date=12 May 2018|access-date=14 March 2020|archive-date=8 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608052458/https://www.menadefense.net/mideast/destruction-du-pantsyr-syrien-par-larmee-israelienne-tres-vite-sortir-du-magico-superstitiel/|url-status=live}}</ref> According to Chief Designer for Air Defense Systems at [[KBP Instrument Design Bureau]] (KBP) Valery Slugin, Israeli intelligence managed to track the position of the system after one of its operators called for re-supply and left his mobile phone in the cabin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.ru/interviews/7623815|title=Конструктор "Панциря": комплекс доработали для борьбы с мини-беспилотниками|publisher=[[TASS]]|date=29 January 2020|access-date=14 March 2020|archive-date=1 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301112701/https://tass.ru/interviews/7623815|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 21 January 2019, Israeli military reported it has destroyed two Pantsir-S1 systems near Damascus.<ref>{{cite web|date=2020-11-04|title=Israel Is Using Kamikaze Drones To Destroy Syria's Air Defenses • The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights|url=https://www.syriahr.com/en/191173/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-07-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713104335/https://www.syriahr.com/en/191173/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Russia's Pantsir and Tor-M1 air defense systems shot down 27 rockets the militants had fired at the Khmeimim Air Base on 6 May 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tass.com/defense/1057358 |title=Pantsir, Tor-M1 systems shot down 27 rockets militants fired at Hmeymin May 6 |access-date=2019-05-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514024350/http://tass.com/defense/1057358 |archive-date=2019-05-14 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In January 2020, Chief Designer for Air Defense Systems at KBP Valery Slugin reported Pantsir air defence systems intercepted about 100 drones during their combat operations all over the world, most of which took place in Syria.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1113983|title=Russian Pantsir-S air defense takes down some 100 drones around the world|publisher=[[TASS]]|date=29 January 2020|access-date=1 March 2020|archive-date=15 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315124028/https://tass.com/defense/1113983|url-status=live}}</ref> Pantsirs were also successfully used against various ground targets, such as terrorist's jihad mobiles, during their Syrian deployment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1114029|title=Russia's Pantsyr missile systems successfully fought jihad mobiles in Syria|publisher=[[TASS]]|date=29 January 2020|access-date=1 March 2020|archive-date=5 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305094611/https://tass.com/defense/1114029|url-status=live}}</ref>

A Syrian Pantsir-S1 system was claimed to be destroyed by the [[Turkish Armed Forces]] during strikes on Syria in the night of 27–28 February 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Trevithick |first1=Joseph |title=Turkey Strikes Back And Calls For No-Fly-Zone After Its Troops Die In Syria Airstrikes (Updated) |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32394/turkey-strikes-back-and-calls-for-no-fly-zone-after-its-troops-die-in-syria-airstrikes |website=The Drive |date=29 February 2020 |access-date=1 March 2020 |archive-date=29 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229212950/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32394/turkey-strikes-back-and-calls-for-no-fly-zone-after-its-troops-die-in-syria-airstrikes |url-status=live }}</ref> Russian media alleged that the video analysis of footage released by Turkish media indicated visible design differences between the system claimed to be destroyed by Turkey and the variant operated by the Syrian Air Defense Force, and claimed that the footage might not come from Syria at all.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://avia-pro.net/news/video-s-unichtozheniem-turciey-rossiyskogo-pancir-s-v-sirii-okazalos-feykom|title=Video with the destruction of Turkey's Russian "Shell-S" in Syria turned out to be "fake"|website=avia-pro.net|date=29 February 2020|access-date=1 March 2020|archive-date=1 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301074739/http://avia-pro.net/news/video-s-unichtozheniem-turciey-rossiyskogo-pancir-s-v-sirii-okazalos-feykom|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rg.ru/2020/03/02/unichtozhenie-kompleksa-pancir-s1-v-livii-postavili-pod-somnenie.html|title=Уничтожение комплекса "Панцирь-С1" в Ливии поставили под сомнение|website=rg.ru|date=2 March 2020|access-date=4 March 2020|archive-date=3 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303050316/https://rg.ru/2020/03/02/unichtozhenie-kompleksa-pancir-s1-v-livii-postavili-pod-somnenie.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vz.ru/news/2020/3/2/1026754.html|title=Пользователи Сети разоблачили видео с "уничтожением" "Панциря" в Сирии|website=vz.ru|date=2 March 2020|access-date=4 March 2020|archive-date=3 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303181012/https://vz.ru/news/2020/3/2/1026754.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Russian media claimed that the footage was [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] saying that the traces of missing video fragments and debris having the same size and shape after the explosion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://avia-pro.net/news/turciya-rasprostranila-vtoroy-feyk-s-unichtozheniem-pancir-s-v-sirii-video|title=Turkey spread the second fake with the destruction of the "Shell-S" in Syria. Video|website=avia-pro.net|date=4 March 2020|access-date=14 March 2020|archive-date=23 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323170956/http://avia-pro.net/news/turciya-rasprostranila-vtoroy-feyk-s-unichtozheniem-pancir-s-v-sirii-video|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://tgraph.io/Tri-voprosa-k-unichtozheniyu-Pancirya-03-04|title=Три вопроса к "уничтожению Панциря"|website=tgraph.io|date=4 March 2020|access-date=14 March 2020|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304183548/https://tgraph.io/Tri-voprosa-k-unichtozheniyu-Pancirya-03-04|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 10 March 2020, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed two Pantsir-S1 systems were damaged during the recent Turkey-Syria clashes, adding that repair works were nearing completion.<ref>{{cite web| title=MoD Russia calls Turkish claims not more than an exaggeration| url=https://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12281537| date=2020-04-27| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200427145524/https://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12281537| archive-date=2020-04-27| url-status=live| access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Two Syrian Pantsyr systems damaged in Turkey's attacks — Russian Defense Ministry| url=https://tass.com/defense/1128563| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200418104109/https://tass.com/defense/1128563| archive-date=2020-04-18| url-status=live| access-date=2020-04-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/94858/russia-says-turks-only-damaged-two-syrian-pantsir-s1s|title=Russia says Turks only damaged two Syrian Pantsir-S1s|website=janes.com|date=12 March 2020|access-date=14 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315005152/https://www.janes.com/article/94858/russia-says-turks-only-damaged-two-syrian-pantsir-s1s|archive-date=15 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 19, 2021, four F-16 fighter jets of the Israeli Air Force entered Syria's airspace via the US-controlled al-Tanf zone and fired eight guided missiles at an area southeast of Syria's Aleppo. Vadim Kulit, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, claimed that seven missiles were downed by the Russian-made Pantsir-S and Buk-M2 systems of the Syrian Air Defense Forces.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1315969|title=Russian Pantsir-S and Buk-M2 systems intercept seven missiles fired by Israeli fighter jet|access-date=2021-07-25|archive-date=2021-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725155429/https://tass.com/defense/1315969|url-status=live}}</ref> In the evening of July 27, a drone was launched by militants from the Kafer-Khattar community in the Idlib Province. The militant drone was downed over the Hama Province by the Syrian air defense who used a Russia-produced Pantsir-S missile system, Kulit claimed the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1320523|title=Syria's air defense uses Pantsyr-S to down drone launched by militants|access-date=2021-07-31|archive-date=2021-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731110344/https://tass.com/defense/1320523|url-status=live}}</ref> Syrian air defense forces shot down 22 missiles fired by Israel into Syria using Russian-made Buk-M2E and Pantsir-S systems, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit said on 20 August 2021. Syrian air defense forces shot down twenty-one out of twenty-four missiles fired by Israel into Syria using Russian-made Buk-M2E and Pantsir-S systems, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit said on September 3, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1333959|title=Syrian air defense downs 21 out of 24 missiles fired by Israeli fighter jets|access-date=2021-09-06|archive-date=2021-09-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906113720/https://tass.com/defense/1333959|url-status=live}}</ref> Syrian air defense forces shot down 8 out of 12 missiles fired by Israel in Syria using Russian-made Pantsir-S systems, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit said on October 8, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/1011/092064784/detail.shtml |title=ЦАМТО / / "Панцирь-С" уничтожил восемь ракет, выпущенных Израилем по Сирии |publisher=Armstrade.org |date= |accessdate=2022-03-09 |archive-date=2022-06-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606022506/https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/1011/092064784/detail.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> Syrian air defense forces shot down ten out of twelve missiles fired by Israel into Syria using Russian-made Buk-M2E and Pantsir-S systems, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit said on November 24, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1365923|title=Russian Defense Ministry: Israeli fighter jets launch missile strike on Syria from Lebanon|work=TASS|date=24 November 2022|access-date=26 November 2021|archive-date=26 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126161236/https://tass.com/defense/1365923|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 13 May 2022, the Israeli Air Force launched attacks on SAA positions on Masyaf killing 5 people including one civilian,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/13/israel-fires-missiles-at-central-syrian-town-killing-5-reports|title=Israel fires missiles at central Syrian town, killing 5: Reports|work=[[Al Jazeera English|Aljazeera]]|date=13 May 2022|access-date=15 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515213546/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/13/israel-fires-missiles-at-central-syrian-town-killing-5-reports|url-status=live}}</ref> the attack destroyed one Pantsir-C1 system.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Levant 24|user=Levant_24_ |number=1525590617350340608 |date=  May 13, 2022 |title=Regime loyalists reported Israeli airstrikes in the vicinity of Masyaf in northern Syria. https://twitter.com/Levant_24_/status/1525590617350340608 |language=en |access-date=May 15, 2022}}</ref> On 25 August and 17 September 2022, new attacks were reportedly partly repelled by Syrian Pantsir-S1, Buk-M2E and S-75 systems.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tass.com/defense/1498887 | title=Russia says Russian-made air defenses in Syria shot down some Israeli missiles, bombs | access-date=2022-09-03 | archive-date=2022-09-03 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903170335/https://tass.com/defense/1498887 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://tass.com/defense/1509307 | title=Syrian forces repel Israel's nighttime attack using Russian-made air defense systems | access-date=2022-09-23 | archive-date=2022-09-23 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923115116/https://tass.com/defense/1509307 | url-status=live }}</ref> On 27 November 2022 a Russian operated Pantsir-S1 allegedly fired on an American [[MQ-9 Reaper]] without effect.<ref name=Trevithick>{{cite news |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=21 April 2023 |title=Russia Fired A Missile At A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Over Syria Last Year |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/russia-fired-a-missile-at-a-u-s-mq-9-reaper-over-syria-last-year |work=The Drive |access-date=22 April 2023 |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421193005/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/russia-fired-a-missile-at-a-u-s-mq-9-reaper-over-syria-last-year |url-status=live }}&nbsp;</ref>

=== Ukraine ===
[[File:Ukrainian armed civilians.jpg|thumb|Captured Russian Pantsir-S1M in Ukraine in March 2022]]
Various independent experts believe that Pantsir-S1 systems were operated by [[Russian separatist forces in Donbas|Russian-backed forces]] during the [[Russo-Ukrainian War]]. Remnants of the main armament of the Pantsir-S1 were reported to have been observed in Ukraine in November 2014.<ref name="ARES">{{cite web|url=http://armamentresearch.com/Uploads/Research%20Report%20No.%203%20-%20Raising%20Red%20Flags.pdf#page=80|title=Raising Red Flags: An Examination of Arms & Munitions in the Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine. (Research Report No. 3)|last2=Jenzen-Jones|first2=N.R.|date=2014|publisher=ARES|page=78|last1=Ferguson|first1=Jonathan|access-date=23 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141201185108/http://armamentresearch.com/Uploads/Research%20Report%20No.%203%20-%20Raising%20Red%20Flags.pdf#page=80|archive-date=1 December 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> It was also reportedly filmed in [[Luhansk]] and photographed in [[Makiivka]] in the rebel-held territories during early 2015.<ref name="Atlantic">{{cite book|url=http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/publications/reports/hiding-in-plain-sight-putin-s-war-in-ukraine-and-boris-nemtsov-s-putin-war|title=Hiding in Plain Sight: Putin's War in Ukraine|last2=Herbst|first2=John|last3=Higgins|first3=Eliot|last4=Polyakova|first4=Alina|last5=Wilson|first5=Damon|date=2015-05-27|publisher=[[Atlantic Council]]|isbn=978-1-61977-996-9|last1=Czuperski|first1=Maksymilian|access-date=2015-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530155044/http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/publications/reports/hiding-in-plain-sight-putin-s-war-in-ukraine-and-boris-nemtsov-s-putin-war|archive-date=2015-05-30|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Nemtsov-Report">{{cite report|url=http://4freerussia.org/putin.war/Putin.War-Eng.pdf|title=Putin. War – Based on materials from Boris Nemtsov|last1=Nemtsov|first1=Boris|last2=Yashin|first2=Ilya|date=May 2015|publisher=Free Russia Foundation|last3=Shorina|first3=Olga|author-link1=Boris Nemtsov|access-date=2015-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529130114/http://4freerussia.org/putin.war/Putin.War-Eng.pdf|archive-date=2015-05-29|url-status=dead}} 
* {{cite report|url=http://www.libertas-institut.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/EUFAJ-Special-NemtsovReport-150521.pdf|title="Putin. The War", about the Involvement of Russia in the Eastern Ukraine conflict and the Crimea|publisher=European Union Foreign Affairs Journal|issue=Special Edition May 2015|author=Boris Nemtsov|author-link=Boris Nemtsov|access-date=2015-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616064150/http://www.libertas-institut.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/EUFAJ-Special-NemtsovReport-150521.pdf|archive-date=2015-06-16|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armamentresearch.com/russian-96k6-pantsir-s1-air-defence-system-in-ukraine/|title=Russian 96K6 Pantsir-S1 air defence system in Ukraine|last=Smallwood|first=Michael|date=5 February 2015|publisher=[[Armament Research Services]] (ARES)|access-date=20 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211052139/http://www.armamentresearch.com/russian-96k6-pantsir-s1-air-defence-system-in-ukraine/|archive-date=11 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/case-studies/2015/05/28/russias-pantsir-s1s-geolocated-in-ukraine/|title=Russia's Pantsir-S1s Geolocated in Ukraine|last=Higgins|first=Eliot|date=May 28, 2015|website=Bellingcat.com|access-date=6 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704110223/https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/case-studies/2015/05/28/russias-pantsir-s1s-geolocated-in-ukraine/|archive-date=4 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 1 March 2022, during the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], a Pantsir-S1 system got stuck in the mud in Kherson, Ukraine, and was later destroyed by the Ukrainian Army.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1574117/Vladimir-Putin-Russia-Ukraine-missile-system-s1-ont|title=Putin hammer blow as Russian Pantsir S1 missile system destroyed in Ukraine|work=Express UK|date=2 March 2022|access-date=3 March 2022|archive-date=9 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309051549/https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1574117/Vladimir-Putin-Russia-Ukraine-missile-system-s1-ont|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="mil.in.ua"/> On 4 March, another system was found abandoned in Mykolaiv region.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/teroborontsi-zahopyly-tsilyj-kompleks-pantsyr-s1/|title=Тероборонці захопили цілий комплекс "Панцирь-С1"|website=mil.in.ua|date=4 March 2022|access-date=22 July 2022|archive-date=5 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905021306/https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/teroborontsi-zahopyly-tsilyj-kompleks-pantsyr-s1/|url-status=live}}</ref>

One system was reportedly destroyed during the [[Snake Island during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Battle of Snake Island]] in late June or early July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/na-zmiyinomu-rosiyany-zalyshyly-chastynu-znyshhenoyi-tehniky-ppo/|title=На Зміїному росіяни залишили частину знищеної техніки ППО|website=mil.in.ua|date=9 July 2022|access-date=22 July 2022|archive-date=22 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722084755/https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/na-zmiyinomu-rosiyany-zalyshyly-chastynu-znyshhenoyi-tehniky-ppo/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Ukrainian's army claimed it used a trophy Pantsir-S1 to shoot down an aerial target.<ref name="mil.in.ua">{{cite web|url=https://mil.in.ua/en/news/ukrainian-servicemen-hit-first-target-with-trophy-russian-pantsir-s1/|title=Ukrainian servicemen hit first target with trophy Russian Pantsir-S1|access-date=2022-07-13|archive-date=2022-07-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713090247/https://mil.in.ua/en/news/ukrainian-servicemen-hit-first-target-with-trophy-russian-pantsir-s1/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=July 11, 2022 |title=Captured Russian "Pantsir" fights for Ukraine, takes out first target |url=https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2022/07/11/7357525/ |access-date=July 11, 2022 |archive-date=July 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711181505/https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2022/07/11/7357525/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

According to the [[OSINT]] website [[Oryxspioenkop (OSINT)|Oryxspioenkop]], as of 28 December 2024 at least 27 Pantsir-S1 had been lost by Russia in the war.<ref>{{cite web |title=Attack On Europe: Documenting Russian Equipment Losses During The 2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-equipment.html |website=oryxspioenkop.com |access-date=17 October 2024 |archive-date=9 October 2024 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241009180826/https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-equipment.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 19 January 2023, pictures posted online show that a Pantsir air defence system has been placed on the Russian Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education in Moscow. Such a deployment of point defence systems is not unheard of—the US government uses [[NASAMS]] and Avenger systems to protect Washington D.C.—but this is the first time they have been deployed in Moscow. This system is specifically designed to shoot down drones. While no official explanation has been given, Ukraine has conducted strikes inside Russia such as at the [[Engels-2 (air base)]] a number of times in 2022. Engels is south of Moscow and some 300 miles from the Russian-Ukraine border.<ref>{{cite web |author=JOSEPH TREVITHICK |title=Pantsir Air Defense Systems Appear On Moscow Rooftops |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/pantsir-air-defense-systems-appear-on-moscow-rooftops |website=thedrive.com |date=19 January 2023 |access-date=21 January 2023 |archive-date=21 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121015132/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/pantsir-air-defense-systems-appear-on-moscow-rooftops |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=HOWARD ALTMAN |title=Ukraine Situation Report: No Damage Seen At Russian Bomber Base After Drone Attacks |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-situation-report-no-damage-seen-at-russian-bomber-base-after-drone-attacks |website=thedrive.com |date=29 December 2022 |access-date=21 January 2023 |archive-date=13 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113182331/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-situation-report-no-damage-seen-at-russian-bomber-base-after-drone-attacks |url-status=live }}</ref>

In early and mid 2023, it was reported by Russian state media that the Pantsir system had received new software to improve dealing with missiles fired by the US-made [[HIMARS]] system and British [[Storm Shadow]] [[cruise missile]]s, respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tass.com/defense/1566653 | title=Russia's Pantsyr-S1 air defense systems upgraded to intercept US HIMARS rockets | access-date=2023-02-09 | archive-date=2023-02-09 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209114626/https://tass.com/defense/1566653 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://tass.com/defense/1661529 | title=Efficiency of Pantsir-S air defense system against Storm Shadow missiles improved — Rostec }}</ref>

On 21 June 2024, a Russian [[Ka-29]] was reportedly shot down over Crimea, by a Russian Pantsir-S1, during a Ukrainian drone attack involving both air and naval drones. All four crew members were killed.<ref>{{cite news |title= Russia reportedly loses Ka-29 helicopter to friendly fire |url= https://defence-blog.com/russia-reportedly-loses-ka-29-helicopter-to-friendly-fire/?amp |access-date=21 June 2024 |work=Defence Blog|first=Dylan |last=Malyasov |date=21 June 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

===Usage in Russia===

In January 2023 several Pantsir systems were spotted on top of Moscow buildings such as the Kremlin and the Ministry of Defence.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/21/kremlin-silent-on-missile-systems-seen-on-moscow-rooftops | title= Kremlin stays silent on missile systems seen on Moscow rooftops |date=2023-01-21| access-date=2023-05-30 }}</ref> Another system was set up near President Putin’s Sochi residence in April 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://news.yahoo.com/pantsir-s1-anti-aircraft-system-124500822.html | title= Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft system set-up to protect Putin's Sochi residence — Navalny's investigative team |date=2023-04-03| access-date=2023-05-30 }}</ref>

There were explosions over the [[Kremlin Senate]] which Russia blamed on two Ukrainian drones. Pantsir missile systems, along with electronic jamming equipment, protected the building.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a43783461/russia-says-ukraine-tried-to-kill-putin-in-kremlin-drone-attack/ | title= Tried to Kill Putin in a Kremlin Drone Attack. It Didn't Work. |author=  SÉBASTIEN ROBLIN |date=2023-05-04|access-date=2023-05-30 }}</ref> On 30 May the Mayor of Moscow, [[Sergei Sobyanin]], claimed that eight Ukrainian drones struck Moscow wounding two and causing light damage.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/drones-hit-several-buildings-moscow-mayor-2023-05-30/ | title= Ukraine strikes Moscow with eight drones, Russia says |author=  SÉBASTIEN ROBLIN | website= [[Reuters]] |date=2023-05-30|access-date=2023-05-30 }}</ref> Mr Sobyanin said: "Three of them (drones) were suppressed by electronic warfare, lost control and deviated from their intended targets. Another five drones were shot down by the Pantsir-S surface-to-air missile system in the Moscow region,"<ref>{{cite news |last1=Faulconbridge |first1=Guy |title=Putin says Ukraine drone strikes on Moscow aim to scare and provoke Russia |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/drones-hit-several-buildings-moscow-mayor-2023-05-30/ |access-date=15 May 2024 |work=Reuters |date=May 31, 2023}}</ref>

[[Wagner group]] used Pantsir-S1s to provide AA cover during the 2023 [[Wagner Group rebellion]].<ref name=Malyasovwagner>{{cite news&nbsp;|last=Malyasov |first=Dylan|date=24 June 2023|title=Russian mercenaries shot down military plane|url=https://defence-blog.com/russian-mercenaries-shot-down-an-26-transport-plane/|work=Defence Blog|access-date=24 June 2023}}&nbsp;</ref>

On December 25th, 2024 an [[Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243|Azerbaijan Airlines Fight 8243]], an [[Embraer 190|Embraer 190 passenger jet]] scheduled from Baku to Grozny, was likely mistakenly at shot by Russian Pantsir systems over the North Caucasus near Grozny, prompting diversion and crash landing near [[Aktau International Airport]], Kazakhstan and killing 38 occupants and injuring 29.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Katz |first=Matthew Luxmoore and Benjamin |title=Dozens Dead in Airliner Crash ‘Likely’ Caused by Russian Air Defenses |url=https://www.wsj.com/world/dozens-feared-dead-in-crash-after-passenger-flight-diverts-from-russia-fb2cdf2c |url-access=subscription |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=WSJ |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kassam |first=Ashifa |last2=Sauer |first2=Pjotr |date=2024-12-26 |title=Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan Airlines plane, says US |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/26/russia-seeks-to-play-down-speculation-over-azerbaijan-airlines-crash |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226110119/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/26/russia-seeks-to-play-down-speculation-over-azerbaijan-airlines-crash |archive-date=2024-12-26 |access-date=2024-12-27 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Azerbaijan Airlines crash caused by foreign object damage, official report shows |url=https://www.euronews.com/2025/02/04/damage-by-foreign-objects-caused-azerbaijan-airlines-crash-official-report-shows |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=www.euronews.com}}</ref>

==Operators==
[[File:Pantsir-S1 operators updated.png|thumb|Pantsir-S1 operators highlighted in blue]]
;{{ALG}}<ref name=sipri>{{cite web|title=SIPRI Arms Transfers Database|url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|publisher=Stockholm International Peace Research Institute|access-date=13 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513073842/http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|archive-date=13 May 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[People's National Army (Algeria)|People's National Army]] – 38 Pantsir S1 as of 2024.<ref name="IISS2023222">{{cite book |last1=International Institute for Strategic Studies |author1-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies |title=The Military Balance 2024 |date=February 13, 2024 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1032780047 |edition=1st |pages=297}}</ref>

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*[[Ethiopian National Defense Force]] – 6, as of 2024.<ref name="IISS202322">{{cite book |last1=International Institute for Strategic Studies |author1-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies |title=The Military Balance 2024 |date=February 13, 2024 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1032780047 |edition=1st |pages=297}}</ref> 4 transferred from Russia in 2019,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Arms transfer database |url=https://armstransfers.sipri.org/ArmsTransfer/TransferData/transferResults?logic=on |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=armstransfers.sipri.org}}</ref> first seen in service in March 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Binnie |first1=Jeremy |title=Ethiopian Pantsyr-S1 revealed |url=https://www.janes.com/article/87324/ethiopian-pantsyr-s1-revealed |website=Jane's 360 |access-date=19 March 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190319212104/https://www.janes.com/article/87324/ethiopian-pantsyr-s1-revealed |archive-date=19 March 2019 |location=London |date=19 March 2019 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/1023/120554985/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Александр Михеев: Россия поставила Эфиопии ЗРПК "Панцирь-С1"|website=armstrade.org|access-date=2020-05-19|archive-date=2019-10-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026135633/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/1023/120554985/detail.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
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* [[Indian Army]] -  Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024.<ref name=":2" /> 
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*[[Iraqi Armed Forces]] – 24 as of 2024.<ref name="IISS2023223">{{cite book |last1=International Institute for Strategic Studies |author1-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies |title=The Military Balance 2024 |date=February 13, 2024 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1032780047 |edition=1st |pages=297}}</ref> Deal was thought to be cancelled by the Iraqi government due to corruption concerns,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20278774 | work=BBC News | title=Iraq cancels $4.2bn Russian arms deal over 'corruption' | date=10 November 2012 | access-date=20 June 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007093539/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20278774 | archive-date=7 October 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref> but the deal was later confirmed to be going ahead.<ref>[http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/middle-east/iraq/121110/iraq-cancels-arms-deal-russia-corruption Iraq to go ahead with billion-dollar Russian arms deal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208034731/http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/middle-east/iraq/121110/iraq-cancels-arms-deal-russia-corruption |date=2012-12-08 }} – Globalpost.com, November 10, 2012</ref> In September 2014, Iraq received first batch of Pantsir-S1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mod.mil.iq/news/2014/9/30/264.html |title=قيادة الدفاع الجوي تستلم منظومات دفاعية متطورة |author=مديرية الاعلام |website=Mod.mil.iq |access-date=14 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006084448/http://www.mod.mil.iq/news/2014/9/30/264.html |archive-date=6 October 2014 }}</ref> Russia finished supplying 24 Pantsir-S1 systems to Iraq in February 2016.<ref name=":0" />

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*[[Libyan National Army]] – at least two transferred by the United Arab Emirates in 2019.<ref name=":0" />

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*At least one Pantsir delivered to North Korea, according to reports from the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).<ref>https://www.asahi.com/articles/AST5Z2CPMT5ZUTFK00KM.html</ref>

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*[[Russian Aerospace Forces]] – 116 Pantsir-S1 and S2 units in service in January 2022.<ref>The Military Balance 2022</ref>Deliveries continue as of 2025.<ref>{{cite web | title=Video: Rostec delivers new Pantsir-S systems to Russian army after rigorous testing | website=MSN | date=2025-03-21 | url=https://www.msn.com/en-ie/money/technology/video-rostec-delivers-new-pantsir-s-systems-to-russian-army-after-rigorous-testing/ar-AA1Bmvvm | ref={{sfnref|MSN|2025}} | access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref>
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* [[Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces]] - 39 Pantsir-S1M ordered in 2024.<ref name=":1" /> 

[[File:Serbian_Pantsir-S1.png|alt=Pantsir S1 of Serbian Air Force and Air Defence|thumb|Pantsir S1 of [[Serbian Air Force and Air Defence]]]]
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*[[Serbian Armed Forces]] – 18 units in total. One battery (six units) of the Pantsir-S1 in service and under modernization  and two batteries (12 units) of the S1-M version.<ref>{{cite web|website=European Security & Defence|date=3 March 2020|title=Serbia Received first Pantsir SHORADs from Russia|url=https://euro-sd.com/2020/03/news/16489/serbia-received-first-pantsir-shorads-from-russia/|access-date=17 August 2020|archive-date=31 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831065020/https://euro-sd.com/2020/03/news/16489/serbia-received-first-pantsir-shorads-from-russia/|url-status=live}}</ref> 

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*[[Armed Forces of the UAE]] – 42, as of 2024<ref name="IISS202322" /> Launch customer of Pantsir-S1. Ordered in May 2000, half of them tracked, the other half wheeled. Due to deliver in three batches by the end of 2005–12 in 2003, 24 in 2004 and 14 in 2005. Prices given were [[US$]] 734 million (including a US$100 million advance payment to complete R&D),<ref>''[[Kommersant]]'', 29 March 2007, [http://www.commersant.com/page.asp?id=547353 Russia Has Something To Offer] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318084110/http://www.commersant.com/page.asp?id=547353 |date=2009-03-18}}</ref> with the price per single unit being about US$15 million. Delivery postponed after new design decisions were taken and UAE is said to have paid an additional US$66 million to cover major improvements. All 50 systems will now be wheeled on [[MAN SX]] 45 8x8 trucks from Germany, as well as the support vehicles. Delivery of the prototype occurred in 2007. With that, the MAN SX45 is the only "western" vehicle that can accommodate the S1 system and has a worldwide logistics and support network through its importer network. Delivery of the 50 systems ordered in 2000 began in 2007 with the first two serially produced systems. British ''Jane's Defence Weekly'' reported on October 30<ref>''[[Jane's Defence Weekly]]'', 30 October 2007, [http://www.janes.com/news/defence/jdw/jdw071030_1_n.shtml UAE must wait for Pantsirs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071202034023/http://www.janes.com/news/defence/jdw/jdw071030_1_n.shtml |date=2007-12-02}}</ref> delays in further deliveries.  Based on test-firing data, some further optimisation of the systems is required. Deliveries will take place over the next three years under an amended schedule. Russia delivered 50 Pantsir-S systems in their export configuration and 1,000 missiles to the UAE in 2009–2013. <ref name=":0" />

===Potential operators===
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*[[People's Army of Vietnam|Vietnam People's Army]] / [[Vietnam People's Air Force|Air Defence - Air Force]] – Some unconfirmed images cited on Chinese ''People's Daily'' have shown a Pantsir-S1 system which has been alleged to be operated by the Vietnamese Army.<ref>{{in lang|vi}} [http://soha.vn/quan-su/bao-trung-quoc-viet-nam-da-so-huu-manh-thu-pantsir-s1-20140224132205296.htm "Báo Trung Quốc: Việt Nam đã sở hữu 'mãnh thú' Pantsir-S1"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140623052624/http://soha.vn/quan-su/bao-trung-quoc-viet-nam-da-so-huu-manh-thu-pantsir-s1-20140224132205296.htm|date=2014-06-23}}, soha.vn, retrieved on 12 June 2014.</ref>

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* US Intel officials claims that Syrian President [[Bashar al-Assad]] has given permission to transfer Pantsir missile systems to Hezbollah with the [[Wagner PMC|Wagner Group]] assisting with the transfer of the missile systems, although whether the delivery of the said missile systems has occurred is unclear.<ref>{{cite web |date=2 November 2023|author=Natasha Bertrand|author2= Zachary Cohen|author3= Katie Bo Lillis |title=US intel suggests Syria's Assad agreed to send Russian missile system to Hezbollah with Wagner group help|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/02/politics/syrias-assad-hezbollah-wagner-missile-system/index.html|access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref>

=== Failed bids ===
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*[[Brazilian armed forces]] – Brazil and Russia were in discussion since early 2013 about Brazil's acquisition of three batteries (one for each Armed Force, 12 launchers)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tass.com/world/816002|title=Russia's arms exporter to reach Pantsir-S1 deal with Brazil in 2016|date=2015-04-08|website=Tass.com|location=Moscow|access-date=2017-01-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118135659/http://tass.com/world/816002|archive-date=2017-01-18|url-status=live}}</ref> worth 1 billion dollars.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.defesanet.com.br/en/e_br_ru/noticia/20343/Brazil-officializes-acquisition-of-PANTSIR-S1-missile-system/|title=Brazil officializes acquisition of PANTSIR S1 missile system|date=2015-09-19|website=www.defesanet.com.br/en/|location=Brasília|access-date=2022-11-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922112337/http://www.defesanet.com.br/en/e_br_ru/noticia/20343/Brazil-officializes-acquisition-of-PANTSIR-S1-missile-system|archive-date=2015-09-22 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015 the acquisition was postponed to 2016,<ref>[http://www.interfax.ru/world/473600 Brazil has postponed the purchase of Russian missile complexes " Carapace – C1 "] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814212241/http://www.interfax.ru/world/473600 |date=2016-08-14 }}, Interfax.ru, October 15th 2015</ref> and finally in 2017 Brazil decided to cancel the acquisition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/67528/brazil-abandons-pantsir-s1-acquisition|title=Brazil abandons Pantsir-S1 acquisition|last=Barreira|first=Victor|date=2017-02-06|website=Jane's 360|url-status=dead|access-date=2017-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023062945/http://www.janes.com/article/67528/brazil-abandons-pantsir-s1-acquisition|archive-date=2017-10-23}}</ref> Feeling the Pantsir-S1 won't be really acquired for Brazil, [[MBDA]] and [[Avibras]] are developing a new missile called AV-MMA ([[CAMM (missile family)|CAMM]] variant) to be used on a new [[Astros II MLRS]] antiaerial version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defesanet.com.br/terrestre/noticia/17432/MBDA-e-AVIBRAS-anunciam-projeto-de-Defesa-Antiaerea-de-media-altura/|title=MBDA e AVIBARS anunciam projeto de Defesa Antiaérea de média altura|date=2014-11-14|website=Defesanet.com.br|language=pt|trans-title=MBDA and AVIBRAS announce medium range Air Defense project|access-date=2017-01-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170115082358/http://www.defesanet.com.br/terrestre/noticia/17432/MBDA-e-AVIBRAS-anunciam-projeto-de-Defesa-Antiaerea-de-media-altura|archive-date=2017-01-15|url-status=live}}</ref>

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*[[Royal Jordanian Army]] - Jordan - In 2007 evaluation tests were conducted and Jordan planned to procure 50 to 70 systems. Negotiations were suspended.

===Former operators===
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*[[Syrian Arab Armed Forces]] – 36 until December 2024.<ref name="IISS202322" />

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==See also==
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* {{annotated link|Buk missile system}}
* {{annotated link|K30 Biho}}
* {{annotated link|LD-2000#LD-2000|LD-2000 Gai}}
* {{annotated link|42S6 Morfey}}
* {{annotated link|Tor missile system}}
* {{annotated link|2K22 Tunguska}}

==References==
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==Further reading==
* Тихонов С. Г. Оборонные предприятия СССР и России : в 2 т. — М. : ТОМ, 2010. — Т. 1. — 608 с. — 1000 экз. — ISBN 978-5-903603-02-2.
* Тихонов С. Г. Оборонные предприятия СССР и России : в 2 т. — М. : ТОМ, 2010. — Т. 2. — 608 с. — 1000 экз. — ISBN 978-5-903603-03-9.
* Савенков Ю. А., Сомков Н. И., Травкин А. А. [http://sc.mil.ru/files/morf/military/archive/AC_11_2014_0.pdf Зенитный ракетно-пушечный комплекс «Панцирь» (рус.)] // Армейский сборник : журнал. — 2014. — Ноябрь (т. 245, № 11). — С. 35—37. — ISSN 1560-036X.
* Фимушкин Ф., Слугин В. ЗРК ближнего действия «Панцирь-С1-0» с оптико-электронной системой наведения (рус.) // Военный парад : журнал. — 2004. — Май-июнь (т. 63, No. 03). — С. 12–14. — ISSN 1029-4678.

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