Saab MSHORAD is a mobile short range air defense system integrating radar command and control and laser guided missiles to protect maneuver forces from UAVs.

MSHORAD – Mobile Short-Range Air Defence System by Saab

Saab MSHORAD is a modular and vehicle-agnostic mobile air defense solution designed to protect maneuvering ground forces against modern aerial threats. Built to operate on the move, the system integrates proven sensors, command and control, and effectors to deliver rapid detection, engagement, and defeat of drones, aircraft, and missiles in highly dynamic battlefield environments.

Key Features and Performance

1. Integrated Sensor and C2 Architecture

• Employs the Giraffe 1X multi-role 3D radar for continuous 360 degree air surveillance.

• Detects low, slow, and small targets including micro UAVs flying close to terrain.

• Uses Saab’s GBAD C2 system to automatically prioritize threats and manage engagements.

2. Rapid and Precise Engagement

• Integrates the RBS 70 NG mobile firing unit with unjammable laser-guided missiles.

• Enables engagements within seconds from target detection to missile launch.

• Supports layered defense by assigning appropriate effectors to each threat type.

3. Counter-Drone and Air Defense Flexibility

• Optimized to counter UAVs, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft.

• Can integrate low-cost interceptors to defeat drone swarms efficiently.

• Maintains high effectiveness in electronic warfare contested environments.

Key Features and Advantages

4. Mobile and Platform Agnostic Design

• Mountable on a wide range of military vehicles without major modification.

• Capable of search and engagement while moving with maneuver units.

5. Scalable and Future-Ready System

• Open architecture allows integration of new sensors and effectors.

• Designed for modern and future short-range air defense missions.

MSHORAD delivers responsive, resilient, and mobile air defense, ensuring continuous protection of ground forces against evolving aerial threats.