Russia’s latest short-range air defense system, the Krona, developed by the Kalashnikov Concern, has successfully completed preliminary trials. The company’s CEO, Alan Lushnikov, announced the results in a statement released by its press service.

According to Lushnikov, the successful completion of testing will allow the system to receive the official «O» designation, marking the next stage of its development. The new surface-to-air missile system is scheduled to undergo state trials in 2026.

The Krona is designed to protect strategically important facilities against aerial threats. One of its key features is its rapid deployment capability, with the autonomous combat module or combat vehicle requiring just 10 minutes to reach operational readiness.

The system is armed with Sosna-R and 9M333 surface-to-air guided missiles, enabling it to engage airborne targets at distances of up to six kilometers.

Kalashnikov has also previously unveiled a concept for an integrated, multilayered defense system designed to counter hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.

The proposed architecture combines surface-to-air missiles, interceptor drones and small arms into a single network coordinated through a shared information platform.

According to the developers, the integrated system would be capable of engaging aerial targets at ranges from 100 meters to 11 kilometers, providing several layers of protection against drone threats.