The Russian Pantsir Air defense system found itself at the heart of two major stories on January 24: its alleged involvement in the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 and the revelation of a previously unreported, high-value arms deal with Saudi Arabia.  Azerbaijan-based international news channel AnewZ, citing sources familiar with the investigation, claimed that … Continue reading Russian Pantsir S1 AD System “Shot Down” Azerbaijan Airlines 8243 That Killed 38 People: Azeri Media