Palma close-in weapon system

The Palma is a close-in weapon system in limited service with the Russian navy. It is designed to defend against anti-ship cruise missiles and guided bombs as well as fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. It can also be used against small vessels and ground targets. Russia's Rosobornexport arms export agency emphasizes the system's jamming resistance, fully automated operation cycle and electronic countermeasures (ECM) resistant electro-optical fire control system.

The system is armed...