The US redeployed the M-SHORAD System to Eastern Europe
FOA News – Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment (5-4 ADA), part of the US 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command headquartered in Germany, has begun redeploying the Defense System. mobile short-range air carrier (M-SHORAD) to Eastern Europe.
The US received the first M-SHORAD air defense system. Photo: Sputnik
This is an important milestone in America’s military capabilities, as well as the Eastern defense system of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization “NATO”.
Accordingly, under the direction of Captain Michael Archer, Alpha Battery significantly completed the first operational deployment of the M-SHORAD system across Poland, Slovakia and Romania.
Deployed in August 2023, this mission is key in strengthening NATO’s eastern flank. Demonstrate an steadfast commitment to regional security and the defense of allied nations against airborne threats, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, as well as drones.
The M-SHORAD system, recognized for its versatility and effectiveness in protecting mobile forces, represents a quantum leap in air defense capabilities.
As part of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Alpha Battery’s deployment affirms the U.S. Army’s innovative approach to air defense.
This is the first unit in the US military to implement and evaluate four prototype M-SHORAD systems. This creates a precedent for further operations and strategic integration of SHORAD capabilities within the army’s mobile units.
The M-SHORAD Increment 1 system represents a significant advancement in the U.S. military’s air defense capabilities, specifically designed to address the airborne threats faced on today’s battlefields. M-SHORAD’s weapon configuration is particularly notable for its versatility and comprehensive threat response capabilities.
This system is equipped with two AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles, designed to accurately attack ground targets. And four FIM-92 Stinger missiles in one launcher are configured by Raytheon to counter air threats.
In addition, the installation of a 30 mm XM914 automatic cannon and a 7.62 mm M-240 machine gun gives M-SHORAD many response options against both air and ground targets. This multi-purpose unmanned turret, capable of addressing a wide range of battlefield threats, emphasizes the strategic value of the system for mobile units.
