Japan Develops Air Defense System With Three Types of Weapons

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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