Poland embarks on quest for better VSHORAD
The Polish MoD Armament Inspectorate is procuring a new mobile very short range (VSHORAD) air defence system for the Polish Army under the Sona programme.
The Inspectorate began the procurement process by launching a technical dialogue, which will define the main technical and operational requirements that potential bidders will have to meet.
As the future air defence system must feature a high level of mobility to protect armoured or mechanised units, it will be necessary to integrate the VSHORAD system with a tracked or wheeled platform.
Sona includes procurement of a replacement for the elderly ZSU–23–4 Shilka air defence system
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