The Kashtan CIWS was developed by Russia in the late 1980s as a multi-role defense system for naval vessels. It combines 30mm cannons and surface-to-air missiles to counter missiles, aircraft, and small targets, and is deployed on ships like the Kirov-class battlecruisers and Admiral Kuznetsov. Fresh shorts daily! Subscribe if you’re enjoying the content! #military #army #navy #airforce #shorts

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