Ukraine needs its own high-speed radio modems with support for MESH, says Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, adviser to Ukraine’s Minister of Defense. This technology enables radio modems to function as a network of relay nodes, transmitting signals to one another.
Ukraine needs these systems for drones and front line
“There are many manufacturers of such solutions in the world, but we cannot rely on China, as Russia does, and buying modems from Western countries is too expensive for us,” Flash notes.
He emphasized that radio communication is the foundation for controlling all unmanned systems — on land, in the air, and at sea.
“The general task is to ensure an encrypted, electronic warfare–resistant connection for controlling UAVs at distances of 300–400 km, with minimal signal delay and sufficient bandwidth for stable HD video transmission,” he explains.
MESH modems form networks
Beskrestnov says he has studied the design of various MESH modems and analyzed their architecture.
According to him, such devices typically include a signal amplifier and a single transceiver module, while the key role is played by software that controls the entire data transmission logic.
Ukraine seeks engineering solutions for independent communications
“I believe we have many talented programmers capable of solving this task. Nothing prevents us from involving Western consultants,” the adviser says.
The development of domestic communication systems is considered critically important for resilient control of unmanned systems and protection against electronic warfare interference.
Earlier, Flash said that the Russian military upgraded Molniya drones, turning them into low-cost reconnaissance and surveillance platforms that are increasingly replacing traditional strike roles.
The key issue with them is low radar visibility due to low-altitude flight and the use of airframe materials, which makes interception by anti-drone systems significantly more difficult. Beskrestnov emphasized that while Ukraine possesses many electronic warfare systems, there is a critical shortage of precise frequency detection tools.
