The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales UK a contract to advance the Mounted Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) program, aimed at replacing the British Army’s aging Stormer HVM system. The assessment phase will define a new mobile platform and launcher capable of addressing modern threats, including drones. Valued at approximately £48 million, the program is expected to run through 2028. The future system is likely to retain compatibility with existing Starstreak and Martlet missiles while integrating additional capabilities such as a 30mm cannon. The initiative is part of a broader modernization effort to enhance the army’s ground-based air defense capabilities.
