Big Antennas, Hard To Jam: Russia’s New Drone Tech Could Break Through Ukraine’s GPS Jamming

Описание: Russia is upgrading its attack drones with larger anti-jamming antennas, potentially making them harder for Ukraine to disrupt using electronic warfare.

The upgraded Kometa satellite-navigation modules use antenna arrays designed to distinguish genuine satellite signals from interference. Russia is reportedly scaling up 16-element arrays and preparing 20-element versions, while Ukrainian forces have detected Shahed-type drones carrying larger 32-element arrays.
For Ukraine, the development poses a challenge to a key layer of its air defence. If Russian drones become more resistant to satellite-navigation jamming, Ukraine may have to rely more heavily on interceptor drones, fighter aircraft and missile systems.
But the technology does not make Russian drones invincible. Ukraine can still adapt its electronic-warfare tactics and use other methods to counter incoming attacks.

So, how do these antennas work, and could they change the balance in the Russia-Ukraine drone war?
Watch this explainer to understand the technology behind Russia’s upgrade and what it means for Ukraine’s defences.#RussiaUkraineWar #DroneWarfare #ShahedDrones #ElectronicWarfare #putin #Ukraine #Russia #TimesOfIndia



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