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SHORAD short-range air defense

The air forces of various countries are booming, new fighter jets are emerging in an endless stream, air-to-surface missiles continue to make breakthroughs, and new drones are beginning to show their edge. The Army's air threats continue to escalate, The SHORAD air defense system integrates a variety of firepower weapons and reconnaissance tools.

Throughout the development of war, the army has always been an indispensable part. But in modern times, with the rise of informatization, intelligence, and integration, the role of the army is no longer as strong as before. The role of changing the battlefield situation is usually played by the air force equipped with high-tech weapons. In the two world wars that occurred in the first half of the 20th century, the army played the mainstay role. In the Gulf War, Kosovo War, Afghanistan War, Iraq War, and Syrian War since the 1990s, high-tech equipment such as drones and electronic warfare systems have become important chips to change the balance of victory and defeat, while traditional armies often It is used as a tool to expand the advantage.

Mobile air defense elements allows echeloning of forces in depth and include tactical and strategic SAM and AAA systems. Technologies are now available that allow passive detection with little warning prior to weapon engagements. Known adversaries are adept at camouflage, concealment, and deception, complicating the targeting process. SAM forces have become more mobile and lethal, with some systems demonstrating a “shoot-and-move” time in minutes rather than hours or days. Modern SAM systems have been dramatically improved in both range and capability and some older systems have received substantial upgrades that continue to make them serious threats to opposing forces.

Long-range SAMs are usually located near high-value targets and provide area and point defense coverage. However, their range and mobility mean these systems could provide air defense coverage over the forward edge of the battlefield at various stages of the conflict and threaten friendly airborne warning and control, surveillance, and reconnaissance and targeting platforms well into friendly airspace.

Point defenses and maneuver units may use short-range air defenses (SHORADs) including SAMs, multiple calibers of AAA, and man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) that may be guided by infrared or radio frequency methods. For enemy maneuver units, the SHORAD will probably present a primary threat against air assault, air mobility, and close air support operations. The proliferation and lack of warning of some SHORAD systems make them a serious threat to all fixed- and rotarywing aircraft operating at low and medium altitudes, especially during takeoff and landing.

A layered defense should provide multiple engagement opportunities, ideally beginning at the maximum range from friendly forces and areas, before attacking aircraft release their weapons and missile warheads can impact. This includes interception of enemy surveillance and reconnaissance/targeting aircraft. The layered defense normally includes land- or sea-based aircraft for extended intercepts, long- and medium-range SAMs, and SHORADs (including AAA and close-in weapons systems). The layered defense normally includes support by necessary surface and airborne early detection and warning assets and electronic decoys/jammers and chaff.