The "Neustrashimy" frigate of the Baltic Fleet has been equipped with modern anti-drone electronic warfare systems "Peroed-M", designed to protect against small unmanned aerial vehicles. The new equipment has already been installed on the ship and significantly expands its capabilities to counter aerial threats.
"Peroed-M" is a specialized system that combines means of detecting drones and electronic suppression of their control and data transmission channels.
The main task of the system is to combat the most common types of modern small UAVs, including FPV drones and reconnaissance quadcopters. Such devices are now considered one of the most dangerous threats to ships due to their small size, high maneuverability, and ability to operate at low altitudes. The complex allows timely detection of such targets and creates interference that complicates or completely excludes their effective use.
The appearance of "Peroed-M" on a warship reflects the general trend of strengthening the Navy's protection against drone threats. While previously shipborne air defense systems were created mainly to combat aircraft, helicopters, and anti-ship missiles, now more and more attention is paid to specialized electronic warfare systems designed specifically for compact drones.
"Neustrashimy" is the lead patrol ship of Project 11540 "Yastreb". Its full displacement exceeds 4 thousand tons, its length is about 130 meters, and its maximum speed reaches 30 knots. The frigate is designed to escort naval groups, conduct anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, protect sea lanes, and perform a wide range of tasks in the far sea zone.