Russia has developed a special radar capable of detecting fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at a range of up to 20 km, according to Alexander Nefediev, Vice President of the design and installation center (PMC) "Avangard."
According to him, the complex is already operating at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. The system detects UAVs, tracks them, and, if necessary, provides target designation for countermeasures.
The development can also provide information on the emergence of threats from quadcopter-type drones. The range of data distribution is about 6 km.
The complex also integrates an electronic warfare system. Thanks to its operation, quadcopters can hover, return to the launch site, or be suppressed. However, the scheme will not work with airplanes; in this case, only fire damage is possible.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that the latest Su-57E fighter jet may begin to be produced in India.
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