Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week touted the system as the weapon that is being “snapped up like hotcakes” on international defense markets. What is the Pantsir and why does it attract foreign customers? Sputnik found out.

The Pantsir-S1 air defense system has been upgraded several times since entering service in 2010, which added significantly to its characteristics.

State-run arms manufacturer Rostec said in a statement late last year that the S1s new modification is based on the experiences gained by air defense troops operating in the Russian special military operation zone.

The Pantsir (lit. carapace, shell) is a self-propelled surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery sy...