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Kongsberg has already announced that several unspecified NASAMS operators are expected to order NOMADS. The Norwegian Army intends to procure additional units for themselves as well, though these plans are not yet approved.

10/21

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NOMADS is fully integrated with NASAMS, and other NATO systems via Link 16. It's Command & Control systems are derived from Kongsberg's existing Fire Distribution Center. Kongsberg advertises NOMADS as a battalion & brigade echelon M-SHORAD asset; a complement to NASAMS.

11/21

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NOMADS is capable of autonomous operations, and networked, with two or more vehicles operating together. The Link 16 integration, VHF & UHF communications and Identification Friend or Foe Mode 5 allow it to integrate with other systems to form a larger air defense network.

12/21

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NOMADS' autonomous operations capability is of course because of its integrated radar. This, combined with its missiles in a ready to fire configuration, make it a transporter launcher and radar (TLAR) vehicle, like the Russian 9K330 Tor.

13/21

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The radar is a XENTA-M Series. Kongsberg advertises a detection range is excess of 50 km, which suggests that the M3 or M5 has been used. The XENTA-M is a dual search & track radar with 360 degree coverage. It is capable of detecting aircraft, cruise missiles & UAS.

14/21

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The Remote Weapon Station is Kongsberg's PROTECTOR RS4. It mounts a .50 calibre heavy machine gun, and provides NOMADS with day/night & thermal cameras, and a laser range finder. There is also an optional RF Directional jammer for additional close-in defense against UAS.

15/21

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Though few vehicles can boast up to 3 anti-air effectors in a relatively compact package, NOMADS still has some longing for additional firepower. Just 4 missiles is not a particularly impressive magazine depth; for comparison, the US Army's IFPC boasts 18 Sidewinders.

16/21

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Hartpunkt has reported that the Netherlands is interested in procuring up to 18 vehicles, however they are considering how the magazine depth can be increased to accommodate more missiles. The Dutch Armed Forces also intend to utilize the Sidewinder, rather than IRIS-T.

17/21

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Hartpunkt also adds that the German government is considering procuring NOMADS for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This could be a lone effort, or jointly financed with other European countries.

18/21

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Ukraine certainly has a desperate need for additional air defense systems, especially ones that can help protect front line units, but the lack of magazine depth will be especially problematic there. If this can be overcome, NOMADS may have even more customers lining up.

19/21

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There is a definite lack of this class of vehicle in most NATO armies. The is significant opportunity, and NOMADS' modularity will be a major selling point for customers who want to utilize indigenous platforms. Kongsberg may have a winner here.

20/21

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I've made this thread available in article format at @ArchivesDefense as well, so please do check that out. There are a couple of extra details in there too.

Thanks for reading!

https://defensearchives.de/news/kongsberg-unveils-new-nomads-air-defense-system/

21/21

‌Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)

@Notabot132980: The US never divested from SHORAD, it was just deprioritized.

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RT @UAControlMap: Over 400 Russian mechanized vehicles lost in the Novomykhailivka to Solodke direction in less than a year

Since Russia's major offensive began in October 2023, Russia have lost over 425 vehicles in the Novomykhailivka direction

The defence in the area is what all Ukrainian defence aspires to be - causing extortionate casualties for a few fields and a town.

Special notes to the AFU's 72nd Mechanized and 79th Air Assault and their supporting units, who have been defending the area for a long time.

Also a note that you can see the Russian mechanization problems occur in real time here, with older and older Soviet era equipment being used as time goes on such as T-62Ms and BTR-70s.