Results for tag: "Shoulder Fired Weapons"

Shoulder fired weapons, also known as man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), are short-range, surface-to-air missiles designed to be fired from the shoulder of an individual. These weapons are typically used to target low-flying aircraft, such as helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, and are typically guided by either infrared or radio frequency guidance systems. The missiles are typically propelled by solid-fuel rocket motors and are designed to be used in a variety of environments, including urban and rural areas. Shoulder fired weapons are typically used by military forces, as well as by non-state actors, such as terrorist groups. These weapons are typically used to target aircraft, but can also be used to target ground targets, such as vehicles and personnel. The shoulder fired weapons market is a rapidly growing sector of the missiles and missiles technology industry. This market is driven by the increasing demand for these weapons from both military and non-state actors, as well as the development of new technologies that make these weapons more effective and easier to use. Some of the major companies in the shoulder fired weapons market include Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, MBDA, and Saab. Show Less Read more