Ukraine develops unjammable fiber optic FPV attack drone, catching up to Russia’s innovation
Russians started using a similar technology in August.
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Atesh partisans: Russia shifts EW systems 900 km to border in strategic move to counter Ukrainian drones
Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drone strikes cause Russia to pull electronic warfare equipment from St. Petersburg to the Ukrainian border.
Ukraine scrambles to counter new Russian fiber optic drone threat
The Russian military has successfully deployed fiber optic guidance technology for FPV drones, rendering traditional electronic warfare countermeasures ineffective against these aerial attacks.
Russian forces enhance reconnaissance UAVs with electronic warfare against anti-aircraft drones
While the extent of this technology's deployment remains unclear, Ukrainian forces are already working on countermeasures, highlighting the ongoing technological cat-and-mouse race in the skies over Ukraine.
France to deliver upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine in 2025
The upgrades will include enhancing their air-to-ground combat capabilities and electronic warfare systems, as per France's Defense Minister.
Ukraine MoD green-lights 900 weapons in 2024, including 600+ domestic items
This marks a significant increase from 2023 when 405 samples were codified, including 244 domestic.
Russians add rear-view cameras to drones to counter Ukrainian FPV threats
After Ukraine deployed FPV drones against Russian UAVs, Russia quickly added rear-view cameras to detect incoming anti-air UAVs.
Ukrainian defenders destroy Russian “Sapphire” electronic warfare system in Kursk Oblast
The "Sapphire" system, designed to counter drones and protect key installations, was destroyed in a precise combat drones strike.
Ukraine seizes Russian Volnorez anti-drone EW system with docs in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian military forces have captured a Russian Volnorez anti-drone electronic warfare system in Kursk oblast, including documentation.
Ukrainian electronic warfare units thwart nearly 8,000 Russian drone missions in a week
As reported by Ukraine's Ground Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk, 7916 Russian drone missions were thwarted by Ukraine's Electronic Warfare from 18 to 24 June.
Ukraine likely began using EW to counter Russian air attacks, while Russians rapidly increased the use of chemical weapons — ISW
On 13 January, Ukrainian military officials stated for the first time that electronic warfare successfully countered part of Russian missile attacks. It was previously credited only for countering drones. Meanwhile, Russian troops have increased the use of chemical weapons several times in the first weeks of 2024, ISW assessed.
Russia uses thermal covers to evade detection in assaults on Ukrainian positions
The Russian military has begun employing thermal covers, utilizing specialized camouflage gear, to evade drone detection and render their troops invisible to thermal imagers.
The Economist: Russia’s EW superiority emerges as Ukraine’s key weakness on frontline
Ukraine confronts Russian advanced electronic warfare capabilities, facing a shortage of Western EW assistance, hindered by U.S. export limits and the fears of NATO technology falling to China.
Minister: Ukraine to create “Army of Robots,” “Army of EW”
Ukraine's Digitalization Minister Fedorov revealed plans to establish an "Army of Robots" and "Army of Electronic Warfare" to bolster military capabilities, with a focus on transparency and collaboration.
EW revolution: the US, China, and Europe closely observe Ukraine’s electronic warfare against Russian systems – NYT
Russia-Ukraine war acts as a performance enhancer for NATO's electromagnetic thinking. Russia's nimble response to electronic warfare challenges raises concerns.
Ukraine deploys new electronic warfare systems to counter Russian airstrike tactics
As Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief noted that the war "is gradually turning into a positional form,” Ukraine seeks to expand EW capabilities, deploying a Pokrova nationwide EW system alongside other localized means.
Ukrainian govt expedites production of electronic warfare equipment
This move follows a previous successful initiative that accelerated the domestic drone market, making it more accessible to the military and reinforcing Ukraine's defense capabilities.
SBU destroys Russia’s military surveillance systems, electronic warfare unit (video)
Utilizing "kamikaze" drones, the Ukrainian Security Service has successfully destroyed Russia's five advanced surveillance systems and one electronic warfare unit.
Russia buys US-made components for electronic warfare systems through Chinese, Turkish intermediaries – Russian media
Using its own subsidiaries, shell companies, and foreign intermediaries, Russia's Rostec state-owned corporation purchases US-made components to produce…
Russian electronic warfare in Donbas: Training or preparation for a wider attack?
The Russian Armed Forces are continuing their covert offensive operations in Ukraine, even as Moscow denies direct involvement.…