Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System is the latest very short-range protection system of the en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Army intended for base-protection, particularly in Afghanistan. It is produced by en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oerlikon_Contraves , a subsidiary of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheinmetall of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany An NBS C-RAM system consists of six 35mm automatic guns (capable of firing 1,000 rounds per minute), a ground control unit and two sensor units. The entire system is fully automated. The guns fire programmable "Ahead" ammunition, developed by Rheinmetall Weapons and Munitions