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"" The Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov has publicly presented for the first time the anti-aircraft system "St. John's Wort", which is able to effectively combat air threats at any time of the day, protecting critical infrastructure from enemy drones.
"""""""""""""""" and ""Hornet-XR"" are specially designed to destroy UAVs, such as the Ukrainian Leleka, " "Fierce," "Beaver," and "" used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
High-speed "Kraken" multirotor interceptor UAVs with an unnamed type of warhead are used as a means of destruction. There are 3 drones in each of the 3 launch containers. It is possible to equip the "Kraken-N" UAV complex, which is additionally equipped with a thermal imaging camera and can be used in the dark.
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The system includes an automated control station (with a digital repeater) in the ground control room, an optical targeting system and a radar. Sensors can be placed on the mast, increasing the coverage area. It is possible to use the "St. John's Wort" in both stationary and mobile versions, for example, on the chassis of a standard pickup truck or on a trailer.
The company did not provide any information about the range, speed, maximum operating altitude, sensor characteristics or accuracy of the "Kraken".
The Western press gave their assessment to the new product:
