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Krona air defense system to enter state trials by year-end
Kalashnikov says its Krona air defense system has passed preliminary tests and is expected to begin state trials by the end of 2026.
The system is designed for territorial air defense at short range.
Kalashnikov Group CEO Alan Lushnikov said Krona is intended to help defend against drones.
Earlier preliminary tests assessed its endurance, ability to withstand different climates, mechanical reliability and firing capabilities.
State trials are the next testing stage, according to Lushnikov.
The sources do not say when the trials will finish or when the system could be deployed.
Kalashnikov Group CEO Alan Lushnikov said the Krona short-range air defense system had completed preliminary tests.
He said official state testing would begin by the end of 2026.
Krona is intended for territorial air defense and defense against drones.
In May, the system was reported to be undergoing preliminary tests of its endurance, climatic resilience, mechanical reliability and firing capabilities.
- Who
- Kalashnikov Group CEO Alan Lushnikov announced the testing schedule.
- What
- The Krona short-range anti-aircraft missile system completed preliminary tests and is due to begin state testing.
- When
- Lushnikov made the announcement on November 2, 2026. State testing is planned by year-end.
- Where
- The announcement was made at Patriot Park in the Moscow Region.
- Why
- Krona is intended for territorial air defense, including defense against drones.
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Krona was reported to be undergoing preliminary testing to assess its endurance, climatic resilience, mechanical reliability and firing capabilities.
Lushnikov said preliminary tests had been completed and state testing would begin by year-end.
- System
- Krona short-range anti-aircraft missile system
- Developer
- Kalashnikov Group
- Preliminary tests
- Successfully completed
- State testing
- Planned by the end of 2026
- Announcement location
- Patriot Park, Moscow Region
What people are saying
We are now assigning it the ‘O’ status, and the official tests will begin this year