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Adnan Ashraf

Air DefenseAir Defense SystemsAir Power and AviationArmored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs)
A BRDM-2 armored vehicle equipped with man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) launchers configured for short-range air defense operations.

Repurposing Stored BRDM-2 Armored Vehicles for Short-Range Air Defense Roles

Large numbers of legacy armored vehicles remain in long-term storage across multiple countries, raising a recurring question: how can such platforms be used effectively outside frontline combat roles? One practical and increasingly relevant answer lies in their adaptation for short-range air defense (SHORAD) missions. A notable example of this approach is the continued reuse of ...