Russian military personnel have begun combat trials of a new acoustic reconnaissance system for detecting drones. The system was developed by one of the partners of the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies (TsBST).
The system functions as an acoustic reconnaissance tool. It detects drone noise and uses a neural network module to identify the UAV type. The developers expect that the technology will enhance air defense units' awareness of the air situation and help them respond more quickly to threats.
After the trials are completed, the system will be refined based on real combat conditions and military requirements. The system is also planned to be integrated into the general air situation control network, which already receives data from radars and other drone detection means.
TsBST noted that modern conflicts have demonstrated the high effectiveness of acoustic reconnaissance. These systems are compact and have low power consumption, and the use of artificial intelligence allows for more accurate noise separation and drone coordinate determination. The name of the new system and its full technical specifications have not yet been disclosed.