Initial testing of Russia’s newest short-range anti-aircraft missile system, “Krona,” intended for domestic air defense, began last April.
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The general director of Kalashnikov, Alan Lushnikov, announced during a press conference held last Monday the success of the initial tests of the system, noting that state tests will begin soon.
The "Corona" system is intended to be used in the special military operation area primarily to counter drones, as well as to provide protection for various infrastructure, facilities and transportation lines.
The system includes detection and command equipment, along with self-propelled combat vehicles or stationary units, all operating within a unified framework. Its multi-functional architecture allows for the installation of equipment on four-wheel-drive vehicle platforms or various armored vehicle models, such as the BMP-2, BMP-3, and BTR-82.
It should be noted that the Russian military-industrial sector has begun large-scale serial production of the 9M340 Sosna-R anti-aircraft missiles, equipped with a laser television guidance system, and the 9M333 missiles, equipped with a multi-spectral electro-optical guidance head, which are among the munitions that will be used by the Krona system.
Media outlets had previously indicated that the experience gained in confronting enemy drones during the special military operation contributed to reducing the development period of the modern "Korona" system to two years.
The system’s primary mission is to provide protection from aerial attacks, particularly drone attacks, for government and vital facilities, urban infrastructure and strategic utilities, as well as private shipments and facilities located on vital transportation routes.
Corona features a multi-functional structure that allows for flexibility in dispersal, and consists of:
Detection and control systems: These include a dual-band "DBRC" radar, an integrated "X" band radar dedicated to detecting small drones, along with electro-optical and laser sensors for tracking targets and guiding missiles to them.
Combat platforms: The equipment can be mounted on mechanized and mobile combat vehicles, such as the BTR-82 armored chassis, or used in fixed units. These units are coordinated via a single automated command center capable of managing up to six combat units simultaneously.
The system's main armament consists of guided anti-aircraft missiles manufactured by the Kalashnikov company, most notably:
"9M333": A missile equipped with a multi-spectral electro-optical guidance head that operates using infrared radiation.
Number of missiles: The "Sosna" platform can be equipped with up to 10 missiles, usually six of the "9M340" type and four of the "9M333" type.
Engagement range: up to 6 kilometers, while other sources indicate that the range of the "9M340" missile is 10 kilometers, and the "9M333" missile is about 5 kilometers.
The height of the engagement: ranges between 30 meters and 3.5 kilometers, while other sources mention a range of up to 5 kilometers.
Preparation time: Approximately 10 minutes to enter a state of combat readiness.
Targets: Include drones and cruise missiles.
The system was developed in less than two years, drawing on combat experience gained against drones. Initial testing began in April 2026, and its success was announced in November of the same year, with preparations underway for government testing.
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