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Rosoboronexport showcases ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system at Moscow Region forum
At the 1st International Security Forum in the Moscow Region, Rosoboronexport is showcasing the latest ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system for the first time. The system is designed to protect against drones and features a 30mm cannon, surveillance radar, and remote-controlled fuses, among other new defense products.
Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport, part of the Rostec state tech corporation, is showcasing the ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system for the first time at the 1st International Security Forum, which runs from May 26-29 in the Moscow Region under the auspices of the Russian Security Council. The forum serves as a platform for demonstrating new defense industry innovations, according to Rosoboronexport's press service.
Coverage Comparison
TASS, the Russian state news agency, has provided the primary coverage of the Citadel system's debut. One report focuses on the system's technical specifications as observed at the forum, describing it as equipped with a ZAK-30 30mm cannon and a surveillance radar system. Another report emphasizes Rostec's development of the system to counter various types of enemy drones, highlighting the use of ‘smart' projectiles with remote-controlled fuses. A third report, from the arms exporter's perspective, notes that the world premiere of the system is taking place at Rosoboronexport's exhibition site, alongside other new defense products.
Key Claims
Rosoboronexport is showcasing Russian defense industry innovations at the 1st International Security Forum, taking place from May 26-29 in the Moscow Region under the auspices of the Russian Security Council, the company's press service reported.
The ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system, manufactured by Rostec, is being demonstrated for the first time at the forum, TASS reported.
The Citadel system features a combat module with a 30mm cannon and a surveillance radar system, TASS reported. Each module contains 300 rounds of ammunition, with a slant range of up to 1,000 meters for fixed-wing drones and up to 800 meters for small multicopters.
The Citadel's projectiles are equipped with a remote-controlled fuse and are filled with shrapnel. The guidance system calculates the most advantageous detonation point based on the target's trajectory, Rostec specified. Rostec also claimed that significantly fewer of these projectiles are required to destroy a single target than conventional ammunition.
According to Rostec, the Citadel system is designed to protect stationary targets from drone strikes and is capable of round-the-clock operation. The system includes a command post, which can be located approximately 1 km from each combat module, and has a crew of five.
Other products on display for the first time at Rosoboronexport's exhibition site include the Garmon-ME radar, the Silok mobile C-UAS system, the Kombat armored vehicle, the Shturm armored truck, and the Specter sniper system, Rosoboronexport's press service reported.
How this outlet told it
TASS — English
Framing: Promotional — Neutral
Facts Included:
Rosoboronexport is showcasing Russian defense industry innovations at the 1st International Security Forum
The forum is taking place from May 26-29 in the Moscow Region
The ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system is being showcased for the first time
Other products on display include the Garmon-ME radar, Silok mobile C-UAS system, and Kombat armored vehicle
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ClaimRosoboronexport is showcasing Russian defense industry innovations at the 1st International Security Forum. The forum is taking place from May 26-29 in the Moscow Region.
ClaimRostec presented its latest multi-purpose civilian unmanned aerial vehicles at the International Economic Forum Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum in Kazan.
ClaimThe Garmon-ME radar, Silok mobile C-UAS system, and Kombat armored vehicle are on display for the first time at Rosoboronexport's exhibition site.