#Electronic Warfare

Expert Explains Why Shahed Drone Repeaters Cannot Be Hidden in Kyiv

Technology 10/07/2026, 12:12

Searching for enemy repeaters on Kyiv's roofs is an illusion since their emissions are instantly tracked by special services. The main threat comes from Belarusian base stations and Gerbera drones.

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Drone Swarms and Smart Navigation: Experts Name Key AI Areas on the Frontline

Technology 10/07/2026, 11:34

Experts outline key areas for implementing artificial intelligence on the frontline in 2026, including drone swarms, smart navigation, and data processing.

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Ukrainian Electronic Warfare Diverts Two Ballistic Missiles Targeting Government Facility into Dnipro River

Politics 10/07/2026, 02:45

The Ukrainian "Lima" EW system diverted two ballistic missiles targeting a government facility in Kyiv into the Dnipro River using advanced spoofing technology.

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Defense Against Shaheds and Long-Range Drones for the Armed Forces: Zelensky Holds Staff Meeting

Politics 10/06/2026, 19:09

The President of Ukraine held a Staff meeting to discuss critical infrastructure protection via electronic warfare, countering drones, and supplying long-range drones for a mirror response.

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Russia Dangerously Upgrades "Geran" Drones: ISW Reveals New Capabilities

Technology 10/06/2026, 09:28

The Institute for the Study of War reported a large-scale upgrade of Russian "Geran-4" drones featuring new navigation sensors, engines, and warheads to bypass electronic warfare.

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Russian Shahed Signal Repeaters May Operate in Kyiv, Warns Expert Flesh

Technology 10/03/2026, 12:21

Defense tech advisor Serhii Flesh stated that hidden Russian repeaters might be operating in Kyiv to correct Shahed drone strikes, posing risks to bridges and air defenses.

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Weather, Electronic Warfare, and Crew Shortages: What Prevents Interceptors from Shooting Down Jet Shaheds

Technology 10/02/2026, 11:45

The Armament Council experts named the main reasons preventing interceptors from effectively destroying jet Shaheds: weather impact, onboard EW, and crew shortages.

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Aviation, Electronic Warfare, and Interceptors: How Defense Forces Respond to Jet-Powered Shaheds

Politics 10/01/2026, 07:36

Ukraine deploys electronic warfare, aviation, and new interceptor drones against jet-powered Shaheds, though scaling production depends on funding.

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Igor Lastochkin from the front line: comedian thanks 'Kurgan & Agregat' for EW system for the 93rd Brigade and appears in a new look

Culture 09/22/2026, 11:59

Igor Lastochkin, serving with the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodny Yar," recorded a video from the front line and thanked the band "Kurgan & Agregat" for purchasing an EW system for his unit. The comedian appeared in a new look: with a shaved head and a gray beard.

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Jet-Powered 'Shaheds' and 'Banderoils': How Russia Is Reworking Its Aerial Attack Tactics Ahead of Winter

Politics 09/21/2026, 17:54

Ahead of the autumn-winter period, Russia is mass-transitioning to jet-powered modifications of 'Shaheds' and 'Banderoils,' which critically shrinks the interception window. Contra-Drone expert Tymofiy Yurkov explained why electronic warfare remains the main all-weather means against high-speed targets equipped with CRPA antennas.

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"What works today may not work in two weeks": how BlueBird Tech is building Ukraine's defense industry of the future — from the "Chuyka" detector to guided bombs on drones

Technology 09/11/2026, 09:20

BlueBird Tech CEO Valery Zarubin told RBC-Ukraine in an interview about how the "Chuyka" detector works, the limitations of EW against fiber-optic drones, and plans to create KABs that will be launched by Ukrainian-made drones.

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Ukrainian General Staff reports strikes on radar, EW systems and MESH network repeater in Bryansk region

Politics 09/05/2026, 12:02

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported strikes on a radar station, an EW complex and a MESH network repeater in Bryansk region, as well as on a repair base in Luhansk region. The scale of the damage is being established.

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Rada cancels duties and VAT on ATVs and drone components for Ukraine's defense needs

Politics 09/05/2026, 07:33

The Verkhovna Rada adopted bills No. 15463-1 and No. 15464-1, cancelling import duties, VAT, and excise on ATVs, drone components, and electronic warfare means for the needs of Ukraine's security and defense forces.

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US Army Tests Tethered Drone on a Cable: Up to 50 Hours in the Air and Invisible to EW

Technology 09/04/2026, 08:47

The US Army has completed tests of tethered drones on ISV-U infantry vehicles: a power cable provides up to 50 hours of flight and protection against EW. The MBL data will form the basis for a procurement decision.

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The 'Invisible Missile': How Electronic Warfare Diverts 'Shaheds' and Decoys Without Physically Destroying Them

Technology 08/28/2026, 23:45

Contra-Drone co-founder Tymofiy Yurkov explained how electronic warfare diverts real and fake drones without physically destroying them, and why the economics of war must remain in Ukraine's favor.

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Fiber Optics, 20-Channel Antennas, and AI Terminal Guidance: How Russia Is Bypassing Ukrainian EW

Technology 08/28/2026, 18:10

According to the co-founder of Contra-Drone, Russia is increasing the use of fiber-optic drones, purchasing 20-channel CRPA antennas in China for Shaheds, and developing AI terminal guidance for FPV drones, thereby complicating the work of Ukrainian EW.

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Why Electronic Warfare Can't Stop Ballistic Missiles and Guided Bombs: An Explanation from a Contra-Drone Developer

Politics 08/28/2026, 14:44

Tymofiy Yurkov, co-founder of Contra-Drone, explained why ballistic missiles and guided bombs are significantly harder to suppress with electronic warfare systems than ordinary drones: flight altitude, mass launches, and a larger explosive mass reduce the effectiveness of countermeasures.

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From 4 to 20 channels: how Ukraine is retooling its EW against fiber-optic drones and new Shaheds

Technology 08/28/2026, 12:30

In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, Contra-Drone co-founder Tymofiy Yurkov explained how the growth in the number of channels in CRPA antennas up to 20, fiber-optic drones, and AI terminal guidance are changing Ukrainian EW tactics and requiring a reconfiguration of the defense of energy facilities.

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