Russia deploys drone detectors against Ukrainian mid-range strike drones
Quick Look
- Russia has deployed new drone detectors capable of intercepting Ukrainian mid-range strike drones in the special military operation zone.
- These detectors are designed to counter the 'Hornet' drone, which has recently been equipped with Starlink terminals.
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Why It Matters
Russia has deployed new drone detectors in the zone of its special military operation against Ukraine. These detectors are designed to intercept mid-range strike drones used by Ukraine. The 'Hornet' drone, previously countered by electronic jamming, has now been equipped with Starlink satellite communication terminals.
MOSCOW, June 2. /TASS/. The first drone detectors capable of intercepting Ukraine’s mid-range strike drones used against Russian military logistics, have been deployed to the special military operation zone, Igor Potapov, an unmanned systems and electronic warfare expert and spokesman for the NPP (R&D Company) Design Bureau, told TASS.
"As of today, there are already two detectors operating in the Hornet’s operating zone. We’ll be able to speak about their effectiveness a little later, but they are already working. I know for sure that they are detecting the Hornet and are identifying its signal," Potapov said.
He added that the presence of mobile air defense teams is being expanded along the flight paths of these drones, as anti-aircraft fire remains the only effective countermeasure. According to Potapov, the first versions of this drone used conventional communication modems, and Russian specialists quickly learned to jam them using electronic warfare systems. After this, the enemy began installing Starlink satellite communication terminals on Hornets.
The expert emphasized that an effective countermeasure for this drone will soon be found; work is underway, and some time is needed to test various solutions.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An effective countermeasure for the 'Hornet' drone will be found and implemented.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the specific effectiveness rate of the new drone detectors?
- When will the new countermeasures for the 'Hornet' drone be fully tested and deployed?
- What is the range and capability of the 'Hornet' drone?
- What are the specific types of electronic warfare systems being used?
