The World's 9 Most Successful Low-Altitude Air Defense Systems: #7 Will Amaze You

3. NASAMS: The Nordic Shield

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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Raytheon have a special cooperation represented by the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to- Air Missile System (NASAMS). Using modified AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, this medium-range air defence system offers outstanding low-altitude threat coverage. Its innovative fire distribution centre lets fast target engagement, while its modular architecture lets simple integration with current air defence systems. The system's performance in safeguarding Washington D.C. and other important sites has built credibility for dependability and efficiency.