Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Caldes Holding Group, which specializes in developing and manufacturing defense products and is based in Abu Dhabi, unveiled, on Wednesday, a new short-range air defense system called “The Shield”, which recently entered development to keep pace with modern unmanned air threats.
Leading it are drones and mobile ammunition, “including kamikaze aircraft”, during the Dubai Airshow 2025.
The launch of this new defense project comes as part of the group’s efforts to provide rapidly deployable tactical operational solutions that enhance the readiness of its users on the contemporary battlefield.
The new system is based on operational technology that places speed of response, high readiness and reliability at the core of its design.
With a high ability to quickly deploy on fixed and mobile platforms according to user requirements and various operational conditions.
The system is also distinguished by its ability to be modularly integrated with the C2 command and control systems, and the C4I command, control, communications, computers and intelligence systems.
To enhance the effectiveness of short-range air defense systems and contribute to building a multi-layered tactical air defense network.
Soft-kill non-destructive interception sensor systems and solutions provide direct destructive Hard-kill interception.
The new system relies on modern and innovative technology developed specifically in this project to deal with asymmetric threats.
Foremost among them are low-cost and highly deployed drones and mobile munitions.
These capabilities provide a practical solution that reshapes the concept of short-range air defense.
By enhancing the detection of low-fingerprint threats, increasing the accuracy of target classification, and enabling the user to implement a gradual and effective response in critical times.
Providing a protective cordon and shield around vital assets and ground formations, especially in the face of squadrons of marches and mobile munitions.
