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What Is C-UAS (Counter-UAS)? Defense Against Unmanned Aircraft

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C-UAS is the abbreviation for “Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems” and refers to all technologies, tactics and procedures used to detect, track, identify and neutralize threats coming from unmanned aircraft (UAS / drones). In simple terms, C-UAS is the entire “defense ecosystem” against drones. As drones have rapidly spread in hobby, commercial and military use, new security … Read more

What Is a Short-Range Air Defense System (SHORAD)?

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A short-range air defense system, commonly known by its English acronym SHORAD (Short Range Air Defense), refers to air defense solutions designed to protect troops and critical sites against low-altitude threats. These systems act as the “last chance shield” against targets such as mini and micro drones, low-flying helicopters, cruise missiles, tactical UAVs and rockets … Read more