AI algorithms are being integrated into drone countermeasure systems in Russia. Humans cannot always react to a threat in time, especially when it comes to a swarm drone attack, Rostec explained. Therefore, object protection is planned to be combined into a single system that will detect danger faster and help choose a response method. Natalia Kotlyar, an expert at the Rosel holding company, spoke about new trends in UAV countermeasure technologies in an interview with the InfoTEK portal.
The speed of human reaction is a critical factor. If a drone appears suddenly or acts not alone, the operator may physically not have time to assess the threat and make a decision.
Against this background, the market for drone protection systems is moving towards "smart" detection and countermeasures. The main development directions are the increase in the power of such systems and the improvement of their "intellectual capabilities".
The key trend of the current year is the transition from disparate "jammers" to a unified, AI-controlled object defense system.
The development of UAVs themselves also requires complex protection. This involves a combination of different means: electronic warfare, kinetic interception – for example, based on the principle of "drone against drone" – as well as physical barriers, including nets.
Rosel paid special attention to fiber-optic drones and UAVs with targeting based on Starlink. According to the expert, such devices can be detected using passive coherent localization, and hit with kinetic means.
The company emphasizes that Rosel is already creating means of detection, suppression, and intelligent integration.
Other holdings of the corporation produce detection and destruction means, including anti-aircraft missile systems. From this, an almost impenetrable shield for drones can be assembled, given the customer's needs and resources.
Rostec enterprises also produce anti-aircraft missile systems, including the Pantsir line, radar stations for air situation control, including SKVP radars, Citadel and Zubr artillery systems for combating drones, powerful electronic warfare systems, and other products.
