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Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg, which creates the NASAMS medium-range surface-to-air missile system, will send an integrated counter-drone system to Ukraine to protect against Shahed kamikaze strike drones.
CROWS remotely operated stations capable of countering drones will help protect the airspace Ukraine. This way, Kiev will be able to retain more expensive longer-range air-to-air missiles.
According to Defense News, the Norwegian manufacturer intends to convince the Pentagon to introduce this system more widely for American troops.
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Remotely controlled stations are already used on US Army and Navy vehicles. However, company representatives believe there is potential for greater use of the systems.
