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Man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) is an air defence system designed to engage low-flying enemy helicopters and aircraft on oncoming and overtaking courses in conditions of natural and artificial thermal interference. The MANPADS is based on a passive homing system. The system can be transported or carried and used by a single soldier.

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