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Mistral Coordination Post (MCP) with Oerlikon Contraves SHORAR. The Missile Transportable Anti-aérien Léger (English: Transportable lightweight anti-air missile), commonly called Mistral, is a French infrared homing short range air defense system manufactured by MBDA France (formerly by Matra Défense and then Matra BAe Dynamics).
Third generation infrared MANPADS, such as the French Mistral, the Soviet 9K38 Igla, and the US Stinger B, use rosette scanning detectors to produce a quasi-image of the target. Their seeker compares input from multiple detections bands, either two widely separated IR bands or IR and UV , giving them much greater ability to discern and reject ...
Mistral France: Short-range surface-to-air missile system 196 196 Mistral firing stations in service as of 2021; Unknown number of Mistral MANPADS donated to Ukraine in 2022; NEROD F5-5 France: Portable anti-drone weapon Unknown The NEROD F5 is a microwave jammer capable of disrupting and neutralizing all communication protocols used by drones.
In addition, Ukraine tried to modernize and increase the lifespans of its man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), which played a significant role in Ukraine's short range air defense capabilities. The Ukrainian Air Force, led by Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, [14] is the aerial branch of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
RBS 70 (Robotsystem 70) is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for anti-aircraft warfare in all climate zones and with little to no support from other forces. Originally designed and manufactured by the Swedish defence firm of Bofors Defence (now Saab Bofors Dynamics , since 2000).
At least 1 captured vehicle in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. [194] Linza: KamAZ-53949-Linza 1 At least 1 captured vehicle was repaired for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. [195] MLS Shield Italy: 11 11 bought from Italy during the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine. [105] BMC Kirpi Turkey: MRAP 170+ [148] Used by Marines and Air Assault ...
2.20 Ukraine. 2.21 United Kingdom. 2.22 United States. 2.23 USSR/Russian Federation. ... RBS-70 mk2, Igla, Mistral, Starburst missiles) land-based VSHORAD system ...
Ukraine Fire unit resuable, tube disposable 2012 130 mm 152 mm Belarus licensed variants of Stugna-P / Skif [25] MSS-1.2: SIATT Brazil Italy Fire unit resuable, tube disposable 2009 127 mm OTO Melara initially co-developed the missile, starting in 1985, but withdrew from the program and ceded its share [26] HJ-12 Red Arrow: Norinco