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Friday, September 05, 2014

Russian Navy to buy marine version of the Pantsir AAMG system

Pantsir-M AAMGThe Russian Navy will receive the new Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun system in 2016. It is lighter, more compact, and efficient than its Kortik predecessor, although it may require the modernization of Russian warships. The export prospects of the new anti-aircraft missile and gun system (AAMG) are also still vague, experts say.

Service testing of the Pantzir AAMG, which was designed for use by naval forces, has been completed. After 2 years, the sailors will have a promising anti-aircraft gun mounted on the deck of their ships, and it will replace the outdated Kortik model (exported under the name Kashtan).

A contract for the supply of the marine Pantsir AAMG was signed with the Russian Ministry of Defence, as stated on the website of the Rostec State Corporation.

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