Calidus introduced its Damita Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun as the newest entry in the UAE’s expanding air defense lineup. The company describes the vehicle as a fully integrated counter-drone and short-range air defense solution on the Wahash 8x8 armored chassis. Officials say the system blends an Emirati mobility platform with a German-designed autocannon suite and an Australian-developed sensor and fire-control package. This combination gives operators a mobile platform capable of tracking, identifying, and engaging small unmanned aircraft and low-flying fixed-wing threats. The manufacturer did not fully disclose specific sensor ranges or ammunition details. These are therefore noted as assumptions based on comparable SPAAG (Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun) configurations. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| The Damita is a new Emirati 8x8 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun system integrating Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 35 turret, guided missiles, and a high-energy laser weapon, designed to provide layered counter-UAS and short-range air defense capabilities. (Picture source: Calidus) |
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