The suggested response to small drones includes older gun platforms equipped with more modern radar and fire control. Shilka is raised as a possible surplus system to refurbish, rather than as a confirmed new purchase. CV90 gun-based air-defence variants, OTO Melara 76 mm weapons, and Bofors 40 mm mounts are further examples. A recollection of radar-assisted Maxim machine guns is offered too, although the speaker is unsure whether to credit Finland or cooperation with Ukraine. The examples support a shorter-range gun layer alongside missiles while leaving the uncertain machine-gun attribution unresolved.
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Gun-based air defence returns to the drone discussion
The panel considers updated radar and fire control on gun systems as a lower-cost layer against small drones.