Many of the systems on display at Norinco’s Eurosatory stand have been designed to counter smaller aerial threats
At the heart of the Norinco display is its air defence systems – not only surface-to-air missiles that target aircraft and projectiles, but also guns and laser weapons systems aimed at countering smaller aerial threats, such as drones.
Among the surface-to-air systems is the medium-range GAS9, also known as Sky Dragon 100, that can intercept aerial threats within 100km (62 miles), and the shorter-range GAS8, or Yitian II, at 20km, which together provide a multilayered air defence network.
Also on show is Norinco’s SA2/LD76, a high-mobility anti-aircraft gun system designed to counter modern asymmetric threats like drone swarms, cruise missiles and precision-guided munitions.