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IranPro

Zoubin air-defence system

Zoubin is an Iranian short-range, low-altitude air-defence system combining a 360-degree radar with vertically launched missiles to counter drones, cruise missiles and low-flying aircraft.

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RussiaPro

2K22 Tunguska

A Soviet-designed tracked short-range air-defense system combining twin 30 mm cannons, radio-command missiles and onboard radars to protect mobile ground forces from low-flying aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and drones.

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IranPro

Majid (AD-08)

Majid is an Iranian short-range air-defense system combining electro-optical tracking with passive imaging-infrared missiles for low-altitude defense against drones, cruise missiles, helicopters and aircraft.

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EuropePro

Starstreak

Starstreak is a British very-short-range air-defense missile that accelerates beyond Mach 3 and releases three laser beam-riding darts against aircraft, helicopters and drones.

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RussiaPro

9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko)

The 9K33 Osa, known to NATO as the SA-8 Gecko, is a Soviet mobile short-range surface-to-air missile system that combines radar, fire control and ready missiles on one amphibious vehicle.

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USAPro

AIM-9X Sidewinder

The AIM-9X Sidewinder is a current-generation infrared-guided short-range missile used by combat aircraft and, through NASAMS, as a surface-launched interceptor against airborne threats.

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USAPro

Raid Hunter

Raid Hunter is Northrop Grumman's developmental 50 mm gun-based air-defense system, combining precision-guided ammunition, a Bushmaster Chain Gun and networked fire control against massed drones and cruise missiles.