Aug 26, 2026 12:46 PM
Updated Aug 26, 2026 12:48 PM
As drone swarms and ballistic missiles increasingly strain air defenses, Japan is developing a new weapon system designed to engage multiple threats in challenging environments.
As drone swarms and ballistic missiles increasingly strain air defenses, Japan is developing a new weapon system designed to engage multiple threats in challenging environments.
Known as the Close-Range Air Defense System (CRADS), the platform brings together missiles, autocannons, and laser weapons in a single integrated system.
Rather than relying on fixed infrastructure, it will be mounted on armored vehicles to support mobile operations and allow the system to shift positions as needed.
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