Russian weapons in the local context are sadly under-rated. The
key disaffection to Mindef probably is the inevitable logistical
nightmare if ever they had to make a sudden new introduction of key
weapons system from Russia/ex-Soviet into our arsenal.
Despite that, the Russians do have very different design philosophy
and operational doctrine from the West, and the result is actually
noteworthy and commendable that their weapons work according to
their specifications.
I am always amazed by their land weapons and missile technology
which are unique - e.g. BMP3/BMD3 and SHTORA tank-mounted missile
countermeasures, and of course their full spectrum of
surface-to-air missiles...