The Defence Materiel Agency under the Ministry of National Defence has signed final agreements with Sweden’s’ Saab Dynamics AB on acquisition of the RBS70 NG (MSHORAD) system worth of approx. EUR 147 million with estimated delivery period between 2025 – 2027.
“The MSHORAD is designed for an efficient protection of certain types of objects, territories and critical infrastructure. It offers the advantage of mobility which is highly necessary and will add significant efficiency to the Lithuanian Armed Forces capabilities. We are currently operating an older generation RBS70 and Bolide missiles,” said Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas.
The mobile short-range air defence system MSHORAD comprises mobile C2 command and control communication platforms, Giraffe 1X mobile radars and RBS70 NG remote weapon stations. The Lithuanian Armed Forces will received the MSHORAD mounted on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicles JLTVs.
MSHORAD is used with the Bolide laser-guided missiles resistant to electromagnetic jamming.
The acquisition will strengthen the Lithuanian Armed Forces capability to counter enemy air-to-ground attacks.
Photo: courtesy of Saab Dynamics.