MANTIS Air Defence System [1] (Modular, Automatic and Network Capable Targeting and Interception System), formerly titled NBS-C-RAM (Nächstbereichschutzsystem Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar), is a very short range air defence protection system of the German Air Force, intended for base-protection.

Das MANTIS, ehemals auch Nächstbereichschutzsystem C-RAM (NBS C-RAM), ist ein stationäres Luft-Nahbereichs-Flugabwehrsystem (englisch Short Range Air Defense, kurz SHORAD).

Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar, abbreviated C-RAM or counter-RAM, is a set of systems used to detect and/or destroy incoming rockets, artillery, and mortars before they hit their targets, or provide early warning.

Jan 11, 2021 · Formerly known as NBS C-RAM (counter-rocket, artillery and mortar), the 35mm fully automated air defence system has been developed by Rheinmetall Air Defence (Rheinmetall) for the German Bundeswehr. The NBS MANTIS short-range force protection system is designed to detect, track and shoot the projectiles within a close range of the target base.

Apr 4, 2023 · The German Mantis air defense system is a land-based air defense system designed to detect and intercept incoming rockets, artillery shells, and mortar rounds. It was developed by the German...

The most effective C-RAM capabilities are able of firing 4,500 rounds per minute, countering anything from missiles to rockets to artillery shells.

The Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) / Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) system was developed early during Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom in order to protect ground forces and forward operating bases from the threat of rockets, artillery, and mortars.

Oct 6, 2023 · C-RAM systems, capable of destroying incoming rocket, artillery and mortar rounds before they hit the ground, are effective short-range air defense tools.

Apr 4, 2019 · Cheetah, developed by German defense contractor Rheinmetall, is a counter-rocket artillery and mortar system (C-RAM). The system uses radar and short-range interceptor missiles to detect, track,...

Nov 15, 2024 · C-RAM stands for C ounter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar. As the name suggests, equipment that intercepts projectiles such as rockets, howitzers , and mortars.

May 14, 2021 · Thales has announced the signing of a contract with the German Armed Forces for the Ground Alerter 10 (GA10), a portable C-RAM system for Force Protection.

Jun 9, 2021 · MANTIS – This is a Rheinmetall German Air Force C-RAM system intended for base defense. The system consists of six 35 mm guns each firing 1000 rpm of AHEAD programmable ammunition and linked to a central control and two sensor units. As such, the unit is not mobile or portable.

Nov 9, 2022 · What is C-RAM and what samples of such weapons do our Western partners have? C-RAM is an acronym for Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar, meaning that these are systems that can defend against rocket and artillery fire by destroying shells, mines, and missiles on approach to positions.

The Counter Rockets Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) is a set of systems used to detect and destroy incoming rockets, artillery and mortar rounds in the air, before they hit the ground.

Also known by its German initials NBS (Nachstbereichs-Schutzsystem, very short range protection system), it is intended to detect and physically intercept incoming rocket, artillery and mortar rounds, in order to protect stationary bases.

Sep 23, 2011 · MBDA Germany has conducted several successful tests with its laser demonstrator. This is evidence of major progress in terms of achieving a C-RAM (Counter Rocket, Artillery, Mortar) laser weapon system. The results also confirm MBDA Germany’s leading position in Europe in this domain.

Apr 22, 2021 · Thales' Ground Alerter 10 (GA10) will provide German Armed Forces with a C-RAM (Counter - Rocket, Artillery, Mortar) alert and impact zone early warning for camp protection as well as dismounted operations in convoy protection.

Feb 10, 2023 · Germany is donating two Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System (MANTIS) counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar defence (C-RAM) systems to Slovakia, Defence ...

Oct 30, 2023 · The 11th Slovak Air Force Brigade Nitra received two Modular, Automatic and Network-capable Targeting and Interception System (MANTIS) counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) defence...

Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) integrated air defense system & Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) have become the central core of any nation's defense necessity.