6. Crotale NG: The French Connection
The Crotale New Generation system marks a dramatic change in French air defence capacity. Its powerful optical tracking technologies and radar give outstanding target discrimination and tracking capacity. Particularly successful against low-flying threats, the system’s VT1 missiles have great manoeuvrability and accuracy. Both military and civilian infrastructure security have made the Crotale NG a preferred choice because of its automated engagement sequence and quick reaction times.