Russia presented an updated complex for managing air defense units at the international aerospace exhibition Dubai Airshow 2023. It has already been used in combat conditions and has shown the ability to detect, suppress or destroy on the battlefield popular modern small-sized FPV-drones, quadcopters, unmanned airplane-type devices.

The equipment performs target distribution and guides the gunners to the air target, and also controls the means against drones. Previously it was installed on automotive technology.

The Penza "Radio Factory", part of "Roselectronika", has made a portable version of the project: a module of automated control (MAC) and an individual set of automation (ISA). Now it also destroys drones.

How it works

MAC is intended for the commander of the air defense gunners unit. It includes a laptop or tablet with specialized software, navigation tools, wired and wireless communication equipment.

The module ensures coordination of the actions of gunners. It can simultaneously control 9 gunners or 4 platoons of MANPADS shooters. The equipment is capable of tracking up to 100 targets, receiving information about the phases of combat operations and the state of ammunition from subordinate ISAs, giving target indication commands, and also automating the alignment of gunners on the ground.

ISA - for soldiers equipped with portable anti-aircraft complexes or rifle weapons. It includes a tablet, protective glasses with a built-in microdisplay showing targets, as well as radio and navigation equipment.

The equipment provides preliminary guidance of the shooter's weapons to the air target according to the commands and target indications received from the unit commander.

The system can be adapted to the air defense systems of a foreign customer.