Russia arms Venezuela with Pantsir, BUK air defences to shoot down U.S. missiles, fighters? Details Russia has delivered advanced air defense systems to Venezuela, including BuK-M2, Pantsir, and S-300VM battalions, significantly boosting Caracas’ military capabilities. The shipment marks a major expansion of Russian influence in Latin America and raises concerns for U.S. regional strategy. Venezuelan forces can now track multiple targets, intercept drones, and defend against potential air attack