S-300PMU2 (RS-SA-20 Gargoyle)

The S-300PMU2 Favorit is an advanced long-range surface-to-air missile system designed to defend against aircraft, cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic missiles. It features improved missile range, engagement capabilities, and electronic countermeasures resistance compared to earlier S-300 variants.

Developed by Almaz-Antey in the mid-1990s, the S-300PMU2 "Favorit" was designed to counter increasingly sophisticated tactical ballistic missiles and electronic warfare environments. The system was officially introduced in 1997 as a deep modernization of the S-300PMU1, incorporating the new 48N6E2 missile. It has been widely exported to nations including China, Algeria, Azerbaijan, and Iran, where it was notably deployed to protect critical infrastructure and nuclear facilities. Today, the S-300PMU2 remains a highly capable strategic asset in several militaries, serving as a technological stepping stone to the newer S-400 Triumf system.