Russia and Belarus will conduct tests of a laser module designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. The development of the 100 kW "hyperboloid" is being carried out by specialists from two unnamed Russian research institutes and the Belarusian scientific and technical center (STC) "Lemt." This was announced by a representative of the STC "Lemt" at the International Security Industry Exhibition "National Security. Belarus-2024".
The system is designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using a laser. The created test module consists of independent power sources, a workplace, a cooling system, and a special retractable unit connected to a laser emitter.
This unit focuses it, directs it, and, accordingly, engages certain targets.
According to an employee of the company, the developers had to solve a number of problems to create an effective laser module.
A drone, first of all, is a small target capable of moving quickly. This means that, in addition to the capabilities of the laser, we must take into account the characteristics of the rotating platform, the size and width of the beam with which we will catch this drone, and the parameters of the power and energy of the laser radiation.
He also clarified that the "hyperboloid" can work in tandem with various radar systems, as the optics on the laser need target designation.
The primary thing when detecting a target is radar, because it detects a moving target, determines its approximate parameters, direction of movement, speed, and most importantly, the coordinates where it was detected.
The laser module can be placed on mobile platforms, installed in buildings, or underground. The system can be used to protect important objects from drones.
The system effectively detects drones and UAVs, which are hit at a distance of 400 meters to 6 kilometers.
The new development has a number of advantages over traditional weapons used to combat UAVs. It does not require ammunition, and operator training will take several months.
Despite the large investments at the beginning, the unit cost of using this system after commissioning is minimal - the cost of electricity consumed during the operation of the system.
Experts found that the cost of one "volley" of laser systems with a power of up to 60 kW is about $1-2, and with a power of up to 480 kW - up to $10.
It is worth noting that the STC "Lemt" already has experience in developing lasers for engaging drones. The scientific and technical center previously fulfilled an order from a foreign company, creating a laser module with a destruction radius of up to 1.5 km. The device was successfully used in the Middle East, allowing the detection, tracking, and destruction of UAVs.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that a design bureau from Belarus will present a new UAV hunter.
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