Short range air defense (SHORAD) is a group of anti-aircraft weapons and tactics that have to do with defense against low-altitude air threats, primarily helicopters and low-flying aircraft such as the A-10 or Sukhoi Su-25.

The Avenger was the primary SHORAD system used by the United States Army to defend against low flying aerial threats to include fixed wing, rotary, and cruise missiles. The Avenger system is still operational within the National Guard, across multiple Air Defense Battalions (ADA BN).

Northrop Grumman’s short-range air defense (SHORAD) capabilities protect U.S. and allied forces from a wide range of manned and unmanned air and missile threats. Our capabilities integrate sensors, weapons, and command & control to acquire, track, verify, engage and defeat current and evolving threats.

Apr 23, 2021 · The M-SHORAD, which integrates existing guns, missiles, rockets and sensors onto a Stryker A1 vehicle, is the Army’s newest addition in a variety of modernization efforts.

Mar 21, 2025 · GLOBAL FORCE 2025 — General Dynamics Land Systems is rolling out a modified version of its European built Pandur 6X6 combat vehicle, outfitted with a short-range air defense (SHORAD) turret...

Jun 15, 2024 · The Army unveiled a new name for M-SHORAD increment one as it plans for future increments designed to protect troops from drones and other overhead threats on the battlefield.

In February 2024, the Army deployed the four Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) prototype vehicles to support OCONUS operations. This deployment prevented the start of scientific and technical testing planned by the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Ofice (RCCTO).

Feb 2, 2025 · According to a U.S. Congress report published in January 2025, the U.S. Army plans to adapt and enhance its Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) system based on valuable lessons from the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Jun 15, 2024 · WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army has named its newest integrated air defense system after Sgt. Mitchell W. Stout, the only Air Defense Artillery Soldier to receive the Medal of Honor.

Jul 3, 2019 · The Army is now standing up short-range air defense units, known as SHORAD battalions, and offering a five-week pilot Stinger course for Soldiers in maneuver units.