Rostec has developed a mobile version of the Citadel anti-aircraft complex.
Rostec State Corporation announced the development of a mobile version of the ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system, designed to protect infrastructure from UAVs and other air attack means.
The combat module, the radar and the optical detection systems are located on a vehicle chassis. According to the developer, the new change will enable a quick transfer of the compound between protected objects and will expand the capabilities of mobile firefighting teams.
development and purpose.
Creation history: The ZAK-30 stationary "fortress" was presented for the first time in May 2026 at the International Security Forum in the Moscow region. In September, the complex was presented at an international exhibition in Egypt.
Purpose: protection of industrial plants, infrastructures and other stationary objects from airplanes and multi-copter UAVs;.
Mobile Modification: Placing combat modules and detection equipment on a vehicle chassis allows you to change positions and move the assembly between objects.
Weapons and abilities.
Firearms: 30 mm automatic cannons, including special ammunition with remote-controlled explosion;.
Target detection: Radar and optical-electronic systems operating in the visible and infrared range provide round-the-clock surveillance and tracking of aerial targets;.
Ammunition Properties: Shells filled with shrapnel explode at a calculated point in the trajectory, creating a field of harmful elements. This allows you to reduce ammunition consumption when fighting small targets.
Automation: The enclosure provides automatic detection, target tracking and fire control.