QW-18
The QW-18 is a Chinese man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) in the ground-to-air class, developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). It belongs to a family of lightweight shoulder-fired systems designed to engage low-flying aircraft, helicopters and drones. The system has been exported and is in service with the People's Liberation Army.
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Russian mobile air-defense groups likely using Chinese QW-18/19 MANPADS, observed in Rostov training
Russian mobile fire groups have likely begun fielding Chinese-made QW-18/19 man-portable air defense systems, according to imagery collected from training in Rostov Oblast. Russian personnel refer to the weapon as "Iva," and the launchers carry no markings, which investigators say may indicate an effort to conceal the country of origin.