Russian Electronic Warfare Systems

Rostec presented a long-range complex to combat a swarm of drones
March 16, 2023


Ruselectronics holding of the Rostec State Corporation has completed the development of an anti-drone system capable of suppressing drone control at a distance of up to 5 km. The equipment allows you to “jam” several channels at the same time, which ensures the protection of objects from attacks by several UAVs at the same time, including those flying from different directions.

The new complex "Serp-VS5", developed by the Research Institute "Vector" of the holding "Ruselectronics", operates in five frequency bands - from 900 MHz to 5.8 GHz. This allows you to use it not only against civilians, but also against special aircraft.

The equipment suppresses the drone control channel, breaks communication with the operator, disables navigation equipment, disorients the drone in space and disrupts the flight mission. The system suppresses GPS, GLONASS, Beidou signals (in the L1, L2, L5 bands), and also breaks drone control over Wi-Fi.

The complex "sees" UAV-violators in the sector of 360 degrees along the horizontal axis. The function of dividing the viewing angle into sectors with independent modes of operation allows the use of other drones, if necessary, during the operation of the complex, for example, to monitor power transmission lines or pipelines. Communication with its own control center is carried out via an Ethernet network.

“Today, for the first time, we demonstrated the operation of the Serp complex of a new modification at the test site. Providing anti-drone protection is becoming an integral part of the security system of any objects. The equipment can work effectively both autonomously and as part of complex systems. The development of the anti-UAV line allows us to cover the widest possible pool of potential customers. Today we are seeing the greatest interest from companies that have industrial facilities of various profiles: from manufacturing enterprises to critical infrastructure facilities located in dense urban areas,” said Andrey Sorokin, Deputy General Director for Business Development at Vector Research Institute.

Previously, the Research Institute "Vector" brought to the market the "Serp-VS" complex with a range of 3 km in two frequency bands.

‘Krasukha’: Russia's New Unrivalled Electronic Warfare System, by Oleg Burunov for Sputnikglobe.com. 09.16.2023.

The special military operation zone recently witnessed the power of the Krasukha-S4 self-propelled electronic warfare (EW) system, as showcased in footage released by the Russian MoD. How does this system work and how effective is it? Sputnik explains.

What's Krasukha Needed For?

The Krasukha-S4 is created to render spy satellites, ground-based radars, and airborne systems completely ineffective. It achieves this by generating jamming signals that target core radar frequencies and other radio-emitting sources.

The main purpose of the Krasukha system is to protect command posts, troops and air defenses from aerial reconnaissance and high-precision weapons. The EW system closely interacts with air defense systems, which destroy an enemy object after receiving its location from Krasukha-S4.

In addition, the system successfully engages unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) flying at extremely low altitudes. Krasukha's software and hardware systems have the ability to disrupt a drone's on-board equipment, effectively rendering the UAV blind and helpless. This forces the aircraft to climb to higher altitudes, placing it within the reach of the Russian air defenses, which then annihilate the target.

Unique Characteristics

According to Russian expert Roman Nasonov, Krasukha-S4 is the most effective system in its class. It is capable of creating radio jamming in a wide range of frequencies, without restrictions in azimuth and elevation.

The system can effectively engage any air target. The range of a Krasukha-S4 complex, consisting of two vehicles, is more than 300 kilometers (186 miles).

Krasukha-S4's wheelbase is a four-axle Kamaz all-terrain vehicle, so the mobile complex can operate in any area, at temperatures ranging from minus 50C to plus 50C degrees.

Start of Mass Production

Krasukha-S4, developed by the Radioelectronic Technologies Concern KRET, a holding company under the Russian state-owned Rostec Corporation, was created in 2009 and went into mass production for its electronic warfare system in 2011.

After a span of two years, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) acquired the inaugural batch of Krasukha-S4 systems. This technology, as highlighted by KRET, possesses the capability to be utilized for airborne warning and control systems (AWACS) as well.

Use in Special Op Zone

The MoD recently unveiled a video showcasing the Krasukha-S4, jamming a reconnaissance drone belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). This incident took place within the Russian territory of the special military operation zone in Ukraine.

The ministry also quoted a crew member of the Krasukha-S4 vehicle who stated that "throughout the special operation, the ES system proves its effectiveness." He added that they implement their “combat mission quite successfully.”

In addition to UAF drones, the Krasukha-S4 effectively countered enemy ballistic missiles and aircraft, the crew member pointed out.

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