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The Gibka-S self-propelled very short-range air defense system, based on a modified Tigr 4×4 armored vehicle, was seen conducting live-fire exercises, with drones serving as the primary targets. The system uses roof-mounted launchers capable of firing Igla-S or 9K333 Verba MANPADS, using the 9M336, 9M342, or 9M39 surface-to-air missiles....

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