Defence Blog
China has developed a new SWS3 35mm Gun-Missile System, a mobile short-range air defense platform designed to counter low-flying threats such as drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions.
The system combines dual 35mm autocannons with surface-to-air missile pods, mounted on 6×6 and 4×4 armored vehicles, to provide a flexible and fast-reacting air defense solution.
The SWS3 system delivers integrated detection, tracking, and engagement capabilities using modular radar arrays and electro-optical targeting devices. These features support autonomous operation as well as networked deployment, allowing SWS3 units to be incorporated into broader layered air defense structures.
