Russia's Newest Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) Is Raising Concerns

Business Insider: Russia built one of the most alarming antiaircraft systems in history — and won't say who it's sending it to

One of Russia's most alarming new weapons capabilities may be on the move soon.

Jane's reports that KBM, a state-owned armament company specializing in missile systems, recently presented its 9K333 Verba man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS).

At an arms fair this week, the company announced that the weapon had been cleared for export — although KBM designer Gen. Velariy Kashin would not reveal the foreign buyer or buyers.

Update #1: KBM says Verba MANPADS now being sold internationally -- IHS Jane's 360
Update #2: Russia won't say who's buying its ominous new anti-aircraft missile systems -- Washington Examiner

WNU Editor: These concerns are justified. These Russian MANPADS appear to be easy to use, cheap, portable, and extremely effective .... a definite dream weapon for a terrorist group who may want to shoot down a passenger airliner.