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Otomat

missile system
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The Otomat is a versatile surface-to-surface missile system developed by a French-Italian consortium. It can be integrated with any radar and fire-control system, and its shipping case doubles as a launching tube. This missile system is designed for naval combat and is part of the broader category of tactical guided missiles, which emerged after World War II due to advancements in electronics and propulsion. Tactical weapons are generally used for offensive or defensive purposes at relatively short ranges with immediate effects, unlike strategic weapons which are operated by fewer nations.12

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  1. rocket and missile system - Antiship
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