Stryker M-SHORAD restored an armored, maneuvering short-range air-defense vehicle to U.S. Army formations by combining radar, Stinger missiles, a 30 mm cannon, and other effectors on a Stryker A1.
Stryker M-SHORAD. Primary reference image for this archive profile. Source date: 2022-11-01.Venetia Gonzales; Public domainImage source
Rolewheeled integrated gun/missile short-range air defense
Main weapon / system30 mm cannon, Stinger missiles, sensors and additional effectors
Platform / layoutStryker A1 armored vehicle
MediaPrimary image integrated
Development and design
The Army accelerated M-SHORAD after renewed concern about drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft. The system integrates radar and multiple weapons onto a Stryker A1 so air defenders can accompany brigade maneuver forces. 1, 2
Operational use
The first operational unit began receiving vehicles in 2021. The Army later named the system SGT Stout, and field exercises have emphasized its ability to use both Stinger missiles and a 30 mm cannon against aerial threats. 1, 2
Role and significance
M-SHORAD closes a capability gap created when Linebacker and other division-level SHORAD systems disappeared, while also adapting armored air defense to the modern drone threat. 1, 2
Sources and further reading
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