Russian Electronic Warfare Systems

They had plenty of growler type EW aircraft.... normally based on variations of the Su-24 fencer and the Tu-22M3... expect new models based on the Su-34 and PAK DA eventually...

GarryB wrote:They had plenty of growler type EW aircraft.... normally based on variations of the Su-24 fencer and the Tu-22M3... expect new models based on the Su-34 and PAK DA eventually...

There were only 10 or so Su-24MPs built, and from what we know none are operational atm. Tu-22MR only 10-12 were converted, again its doubtful any are in service. Even if they were, none of the two has exactly the role that Growlers are doing and are more of ELINT platforms than anything else.

Tu-16 Elka would be something similar in terms of role to Growlers, but those are goners for 25 years now basically.

Complex of electronic warfare "Murmansk-BN" in the Crimea



http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2483167.html

There were only 10 or so Su-24MPs built, and from what we know none are operational atm. Tu-22MR only 10-12 were converted, again its doubtful any are in service. Even if they were, none of the two has exactly the role that Growlers are doing and are more of ELINT platforms than anything else.

Tu-16 Elka would be something similar in terms of role to Growlers, but those are goners for 25 years now basically.

Note I said "had".

Perhaps if Russia really was the aggressive monster the west likes to make it out to be it would have as many growlers and other aircraft to defeat air defence networks and murder people and change governments by force as the west does... I wonder therefore if that were the case if the west would have less of those types or even more than they currently do...

GarryB wrote:

There were only 10 or so Su-24MPs built, and from what we know none are operational atm. Tu-22MR only 10-12 were converted, again its doubtful any are in service. Even if they were, none of the two has exactly the role that Growlers are doing and are more of ELINT platforms than anything else.

Tu-16 Elka would be something similar in terms of role to Growlers, but those are goners for 25 years now basically.

Note I said "had".

Perhaps if Russia really was the aggressive monster the west likes to make it out to be it would have as many growlers and other aircraft to defeat air defence networks and murder people and change governments by force as the west does... I wonder therefore if that were the case if the west would have less of those types or even more than they currently do...

Believe there is one of each aircraft left and used as research & training aircraft.

franco wrote:

GarryB wrote:

There were only 10 or so Su-24MPs built, and from what we know none are operational atm. Tu-22MR only 10-12 were converted, again its doubtful any are in service. Even if they were, none of the two has exactly the role that Growlers are doing and are more of ELINT platforms than anything else.

Tu-16 Elka would be something similar in terms of role to Growlers, but those are goners for 25 years now basically.

Note I said "had".

Perhaps if Russia really was the aggressive monster the west likes to make it out to be it would have as many growlers and other aircraft to defeat air defence networks and murder people and change governments by force as the west does... I wonder therefore if that were the case if the west would have less of those types or even more than they currently do...

Believe there is one of each aircraft left and used as research & training aircraft.

They don't really need them... NATO air defense is totally obsolete and under developped. Lonely patriots can be targeted easily by a new fighter like Su-30 or even Su-25T (a special pod for detecting radar is used for sead mission connected to Kh-25mlu and kh-58U) out of range of the missile. The RWR on fighters and the electronic pods used in Russia would be enough to find them too. Most of their radars are civil radars ...

USA needs better SEAD and growlers because the Russian and chinese airdefences are connected and if they found a lonely S-300 it will be probably defended by some pantsir tor and Buk which have their radars turned off, waiting the order of the command post to atack once a plane is in their range.

Electronic Warfare Chief Interviewed

Russia’s Chief of EW Troops, General-Major Yuriy Lastochkin gave an interview to Krasnaya zvezda in April for the Day of the Electronic Warfare Specialist. His remarks make interesting reading on the direction of Russian EW. The interview was subsequently carried by other media outlets, most recently by VPK.
General-Major Lastochkin

General-Major Lastochkin

Asked what areas of EW are most critical today, Lastochkin replied:

“The introduction of modern electronic technologies in the command and control systems of forces and means of the armed forces of leading foreign countries is a component part of realizing the prompt global strike concept. This, adopted in the U.S. Armed Forces as a Doctrine of conducting combat actions in a unified information space, substantially increases the level of threat to the military security of the Russian Federation, and fundamentally changes the character and content of armed struggle.”

“The increase in the role of EW is determined by the very mission of disorganizing the command and control of enemy troops and weapons by means of electronic defeat. We have to recognize distinctly that a new realm of confrontation has appeared — the information-telecommunications space. The spectrum of missions of EW Troops is broadening significantly. The effect of using developmental EW means is comparable to defeat by precision fire. Conceptual documents approved by the RF President in the realm of electronic warfare aim for this. The country’s military-political leadership attaches great significance to the improvement of EW systems as one of the most important elements of guaranteeing national security. Today electronic warfare is a most complex intellectual-technical component, particularly in hybrid conflicts. This in turn requires the development of principally new means capable of neutralizing the enemy’s technological and information advantage.”

The chief described Russia’s EW forces:

“Our troops are designated for the electronic defeat of enemy targets and systematic control of measures to counter technical reconnaissance means, and electronic defense of our own troops. They consist of command and control organs, formations [brigades], military units [regiments] and sub-units [battalions, companies] of various subordination. EW forces and means are part of the strategic system of radio jamming, the Unified System of Systematic Technical Control (KTK¹), and the array of EW units of military districts, large formations [armies] and formations [divisions, brigades] of the services and branches of the RF Armed Forces.”

“At present, the main forces and means are concentrated in the Ground Troops, Aerospace Forces and Navy, and the component inter-service groupings of military districts. In the VDV, we’ve established EW sub-units in assault divisions. In the RVSN, there are KTK sub-units for every missile army, division, and testing ground. Since 2014, the forces and means of radio jamming in the districts have carried out duty missions.”

What the priority directions for development of EW systems?

“The improvement of EW equipment needs to be balanced. There is a traditional approach. It suggests broadening the list of targets countered, cutting the types of EW means, unification, increasing protection against precision weapons, mobility and modernization potential. In the innovation plan, I would single out five directions:

• deployment of controlled fields of radio suppression on enemy territory on the basis of unified small dimension reconnaissance and jamming modules delivered by UAVs;

• creation of defeat means with powerful electromagnetic radiation on the basis of the employment of specialized munitions and mobile systems;

• development of programmable equipment for action on highly-organized command and control systems by destroying the accessibility, integrity, and confidentiality of information;

• introduction of means of imitating a false electronic situation and disinforming the enemy’s system of troop command and control and weaponry;

• increasing the level of information security of organs (points) of EW command and control, improving decisionmaking support algorithms through the unified circuit of command and control of forces and means.”

Lastochkin mentioned that Zaslon-REB [Barrier-EW] entered state acceptance testing last year. It seems to be some kind of COMSEC system designed to “block all possible channels for leaking confidential information and establish an ‘impenetrable information dome’ over Russian Defense Ministry facilities.”

Russian EW exercises, he said, have doubled during the past four years. “Electron-2016” exercise was the first strategic level drill for EW Troops since 1979. They used this training to experiment with new equipment, and develop procedures and tactics.

Asked about countering enemy UAVs, Lastochkin said EW is the only effective means against small unmanned aircraft.

He indicated that a “situation center” has been established in the Directorate of the Chief of EW Troops. It links EW formations [brigades] to their units in the field. He looks forward to a system that presents Russia’s operational and electronic situation in a “single information space.”

Lastochkin claimed Western sanctions have had only a minimal effect on equipping Russia’s EW units, and he expects to have 70 percent modern systems by 2020. Besides Sozvezdiye and KRET, STTs — a UAV developer — works closely with the EW Troops, according to their chief.

He told his interviewer that the EW Troops have tested 30 different types of equipment during the past three years. He intends to make “serious investments in modernizing the experimental-testing base.”

In conclusion, General-Major Lastochkin summarized the goal of Russian EW:

“The entire system of measures of organizational development of EW Troops will substantially increase their contribution to winning superiority in command and control, and in employing weapons. The volume of effectively fulfilled missions in various strategic directions will grow by two – two and a half times and by 2020 will reach 85 percent. This in turn will become the basis of an effective air-ground EW system, capable of neutralizing the enemy’s technological advantage in the aerospace sphere and the information-telecommunications space.”

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¹KTK appears to be analogous to electronic support, i.e. “actions tasked by, or under direct control of, an operational commander to search for, intercept, identify, and locate or localize sources of intentional and unintentional radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition, targeting, planning, and conduct of future operations,” to quote Joint Pub 3-13.1 Electronic Warfare.

https://russiandefpolicy.blog/2017/05/30/electronic-warfare-chief-interviewed-2/

Complex detection of UAVs and violators using TV and FM signals

As reported on June 9, 2017, JSC "Russian Electronics" (part of the State Corporation Rostek), it created a passive coherent location complex (PCL), designed to covertly detect moving air, ground and surface targets in the security zone of critical facilities.

The new complex can be used as a perimeter security system for objects, air traffic services, a ship traffic control system. It provides a circular view, allows you to detect targets, determine their coordinates within a radius of up to 100 km, perform trajectory tracking of targets and display information on the operator's monitor, and take action against unauthorized intrusion. Due to the use of the existing digital TV signal and FM radio broadcasting, the PCL does not require the presence of its own transmitter.


The base segment of the antenna system of the passive coherent location development complex of JSC "Russian Electronics" (c) the press service of JSC "Russian Electronics"

The principle of the complex is based on the reflection of moving objects of TV and FM signals from radio transmitting centers. This feature makes it possible to apply the complex where it is difficult to use classical radar systems. In particular, it provides the possibility of detecting small-sized targets, including drones, at extremely low altitudes in populated areas.

As part of the integrated "RosElectronics" system is developing the system "Research Institute" Vector ". At the moment, an experimental station has been developed, which has proved its effectiveness. It has 15 antennas, one of which is aimed at the source of radiation, and the others perceive the reflected signal from aircraft, ships, cars and even people. For example, the range of detection UAV - 10 km, cars and people at a distance of less than 20 km, ships - 80 km.

The complex includes an antenna system, a device for receiving and processing signals, a complex of computer facilities with special software. In addition, it can be equipped with video monitoring and other additional equipment to protect the object. The complex has no harmful effect on people and the environment, has low energy consumption and low operating costs. Small dimensions allow the release of a mobile version of the complex.

The lock complex can be used to protect critical facilities, including chemical factories, defense enterprises, power stations, airports, mines, and also to ensure the safety of water areas and large areas.


The bmpd comment. More detailed information about the complex on the developer's site is Walter Integration LLC (St. Petersburg), which operates under the JSC Vector Research Institute. Also material.


Scheme of the passive coherent location development complex of JSC "Russian Electronics" (c) LLC "Walter Integration"

Source: http://bmpd.livejournal.com/2660615.html

Russian military gets first batch of cutting-edge electronic warfare operation systems

This system was designed to operate electronic warfare systems on a strategic level

MOSCOW, September 26. /TASS/. Serial deliveries of the Bylina automated electronic warfare operation system to the Russian army have started, Adviser to the First Deputy Director General of the Electronic Warfare Concern (KRET, part of the Rostech corporation) Vladimir Mikheev told TASS on Tuesday.

"Research and development work on Bylina has been successfully completed, all problems have been solved, and the system is batch-produced," Mikheev said.

This system was designed to operate electronic warfare systems on a strategic level in the (SW) shortwave band.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported earlier that Bylina had been successfully employed during the recent drills "Zapad 2017."


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http://tass.com/defense/967567

In the Western Military District formed the first company to fight

As reported on October 28, 2017 by the press service of the Western Military District, the first permanent tactical unit to combat unmanned aircraft was created on the basis of a separate radio electronic warfare unit (EW) of the Western Military District (ZVO) stationed on the territory of the Kursk region [16th separate brigade electronic warfare. - bmpd].



The company is based on contract servicemen, sergeants and officers - specialists for combating drones with the help of EW assets.

"In its way, this is a unique unit," said Colonel Alexander Vostrikov, commander of the REB ZVO connection. - Here are the best representatives of their profession. All servicemen have unique professional skills and technical knowledge in the field of electronic warfare. Work on the training of servicemen of this unit is carried out according to a program that is broader than the training periods for the training of line units and, in essence, their level and periodicity of classes now go to a qualitative level of training comparable in intensity to the training of special purpose units. They are "special forces of electronic warfare".

To effectively work out practical tasks, various types of targets are used to combat various types of UAVs, including military drones that have worked out their term and special flying targets.

In total, in the formations and military units of the Air Defense Forces, about 20 special units have been created to deal with drones. They also include air defense, aviation and sniper units of the air defense system. They are created at the time of large-scale exercises and development of special combat training tasks.

https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2917195.html

Electronic warefare systems were used during Zapad 2017. I've seen other articles saying Russian jammed telephone signals in the balti states.


https://forwardobserver.com/2017/10/norwegian-intelligence-confirms-russia-jammed-gps-signals-during-zapad-2017/

Russian electronic warfare complexes detonated guided missiles in flight

At the bilateral tactical exercises taking place in Abkhazia, the newest complexes of electronic warfare "Mercury-BM" were used for the first time. With the help of mobile EW stations, servicemen destroyed during the flight guided missile shells of the conventional artillery of the conventional enemy.

https://vpk.name/news/224428_rossiiskie_kompleksyi_reb_vzorvali_upravlyaemyie_snaryadyi_v_polete.html

dino00 wrote:Russian electronic warfare complexes detonated guided missiles in flight

At the bilateral tactical exercises taking place in Abkhazia, the newest complexes of electronic warfare "Mercury-BM" were used for the first time. With the help of mobile EW stations, servicemen destroyed during the flight guided missile shells of the conventional artillery of the conventional enemy.

https://vpk.name/news/224428_rossiiskie_kompleksyi_reb_vzorvali_upravlyaemyie_snaryadyi_v_polete.html

"Guided missile shell of conventional artillery"

This looks as amateur article.

EW could do such things only if the missile or shell use a radar, radio or maybe laser fuze. Artillery shells use a mechanicle fuze if I'm not wrong, and can't be impacted by any radio signal of any sort.

Mobile groups against UAV

The development of technology and technology leads to the emergence of new threats on the battlefield and in the rear. In connection with this, modern armies have to create and adopt the necessary products, as well as form completely new units. One of the most serious threats now are unmanned aerial vehicles, and this must be taken into account when developing the army. Taking into account the existing experience, it was decided to create special mobile groups, which will have to deal with unmanned aircraft. Moreover, such units have already shown their skills in practice.

Currently, several large military exercises are taking place in the Southern Military District, in which parts of various combat arms are involved. Servicemen are practicing skills in all the main ranges of the district and solve tasks to combat the conventional enemy. Together with other units, special mobile EW groups were sent to the test site for the first time, which also had to use their equipment and thereby prevent the actions of the conventional adversary.

Mobile groups of electronic warfare were formed quite recently. They were assembled in accordance with the order of the commander of the troops of South-East Russia, Colonel-General Alexander Dvornikov. Similar units appeared in all units of the district and are intended to protect troops from unmanned aircraft of the enemy in all its manifestations. In particular, when creating new mobile groups, the experience gained during the operation in Syria was used.

During the Syrian operation, Russian troops had to face a new threat. Terrorist organizations have repeatedly attempted to attack Russian or Syrian installations using unmanned aerial vehicles. The lightweight UAV is notable for its low cost and ease of use, but can carry a certain combat load. The fight against such attacks presents a certain complexity for "traditional" air defense, and therefore in such situations, electronic warfare means should be used.

A number of attacks in Syria were repulsed with the help of electronic warfare. At the same time, it became obvious that any opponent could organize such a strike in any area. In this regard, it was decided to create mobile groups of EW, whose task will be to fight enemy drones.

A few days ago, the press service of the Southern Military District reported on the participation of mobile units in one of the current exercises. Activities with their participation were scheduled for Thursday 30 August. The groups had to go to the area of ​​the Marinovka airfield (Volgograd region) and provide protection to the area from the UAV of the conventional enemy. Together with experts in the electronic warfare, anti-aircraft gunners and signalmen were involved in the exercises.

On March 30, the press service of the South-East Division published a report on the successful completion of special exercises. According to their legend, the target of the enemy was the Marinovka airfield. To attack the object, the conventional enemy used several UAVs of different types. Flights were carried out at different heights and courses.

It is reported that mobile EW groups were able to detect in time the flying machines and determine their location. With conditional threats fought in several ways, including with the help of weapons . With the help of the complexes P-934BMV and R-330ZH "Resident", EW units identified, intercepted and suppressed the data channels of the UAV. Due to the suppression of communication, the conventional enemy lost the ability to collect intelligence information and use drone effectively.

The data on the found objects were transferred from the REB complexes to the anti-aircraft systems. "Tor-M2" and "Pantsir-S1" complexes took target designation from EW systems, after which they performed all the necessary procedures and made a conditional launch of missiles against targets. The enemy's UAVs were conditionally destroyed at ranges of up to 10 km. Another goal, flying at an altitude of 150 m, was struck by the fire of small arms from the ground.

One of the goals of the exercises was the development of interaction between the units. EW mobile groups not only searched for unmanned vehicles and prevented their effective work, but also transmitted target designation data to other units. First of all, the security and support units at the control points received information about the objectives. Also, the delivery of data to anti-aircraft gunners was carried out for the purpose of fire destruction.

During the exercises, mobile units of the EW were able to protect the Marinovka airfield from the raid of the UAV of the conventional enemy. With the help of their own equipment, they prevented the effective operation of the apparatus, and adjacent units provided a conditional defeat of air targets. A contingent opponent was unable to break through to his goal and cause damage to it.

In parallel, other training events are being conducted at other polygons of the Southern Military District, including those involving radio electronic warfare units. Personnel work out skills of detection and suppression of enemy communication channels, collection and processing of intelligence information, etc. In the course of current exercises, almost all the REB complexes used in the units of the South-Eastern Military District are used.

According to the press service of the South-Eastern Military District, during the recent exercises, the mobile group EW used the complexes P-934BMV and R-330ZH to solve training and combat tasks. It is entirely possible that new equipment is available at the disposal of new units of a similar purpose. With its help, the mobile group can find enemy communication channels and collect information or suppress them with interference.

According to known data, the P-934BMV product mentioned in the official reports is an interference station from the RB-301B "Borisoglebsk-2" complex. Complexes of the Borisoglebsk family originally represented a deep modernization of older R-330 Mandate systems. Due to the most serious processing of the design and use of new equipment, it was possible to significantly improve the main characteristics and expand the capabilities of the equipment.

The RB-301B complex was developed from the middle of the 2000s and was adopted in 2013. The complex includes a control station and several interference stations, including the already mentioned P-934BMV. All components of the complex are built on the basis of the unified armored chassis MT-LBU, which provides it with high cross-country capability and mobility. The Borisoglebsk-2 complex has been produced serially for several years and is supplied in part of the ground forces.

It is known that the means of radio technical reconnaissance of the RB-301B complex are capable of detecting various enemy radio communication channels and other signals. There is a function for locating the source of signals. The presence of several interference stations provides the possibility of highly effective suppression of a wide range of frequencies. As shown by the latest exercises, the means of Borisoglebsk-2 are able to detect and suppress the control lines of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The "ZHYTEL" automated interference station P-330ZH, also used in the "defense" of the airfield in the Volgograd region, is one of the components of the D-330M1P "Diabazol" complex. The latter represents another version of the modernization of the relatively old "Mandate" with the use of modern equipment. The development of the R-330M1P was carried out during the past decade; The complex entered service in 2008.

The complex "Diabazol" in its architecture is similar to "Borisoglebsk-2". It includes a control point and a set of automated interference stations, one of which is P-330Zh. Unlike some complexes of the "Mandate" family, the R-330M1P is built on the basis of automobile chassis with unified body-vans. In its capabilities, "Diabazol" is similar to other modern complexes of its class, but it differs by other technical characteristics. In particular, it differs from "Borisoglebsk-2" or other systems in the operating range.

The use of electronic warfare complexes RB-301B and R-330M1P allows mobile groups to counteract UAVs or other units to detect radio signals from sources at ranges up to several tens of kilometers. Suppression of communication channels of ground equipment is carried out at distances of 20-25 km. With the suppression of communications between aircraft, the range is doubled.

In the arsenal of the new mobile units of the electronic warfare there are complexes built on the basis of serial chassis. This allows a quick transfer of groups to a given area to cover the necessary facilities. In addition, such a performance does not impose any special requirements on the positions for the deployment of equipment. Preparation of "Diabazol" and "Borisoglebsk-2" complexes requires no more than 30-40 minutes to work. Collapse and transfer of funds in the marital position, too, takes a minimum time.

The mobility of the complexes provides obvious advantages. In addition, it allows more efficient solution of new tasks. Self-propelled vehicles of mobile groups can move to the specified object in a minimum time and provide its protection in a timely manner from scouts or drone drones.

The EW complexes transferred to the new mobile groups were initially created as a universal means of influencing the radio communication channels and enemy control. As part of the new units, their role is slightly changed. Now, first of all, they have to search and suppress data transmission lines connecting UAVs and operator panels. As follows from the available information and the results of recent exercises, modern Russian electronic warfare complexes perfectly cope with such tasks. In addition, such systems can provide information to higher commanders or anti-aircraft gunners.

The widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles of all classes, which are now available not only to armies, but also to small armed formations, leads to new challenges and threats. It is important that the means to protect against such threats already exist and are in service. Thanks to this, the Russian army is able to organize the protection of objects from UAV relatively quickly and simply. It is enough to form new specialized units and equip them with the required equipment.

It is possible to increase defense capability not only with the help of new weapons and equipment, but also due to the correct organizational structure of the troops. Recently appeared mobile groups of counteracting UAV are called to solve a new urgent task, directly related to the progress of recent years. In addition, these units have already demonstrated their capabilities in the conditions of the test site.

ITS FROM MAY 2018

Interference for the enemy
The newest Russian electronic warfare complexes will blind enemy aircraft-radars and even satellites

The troops of electronic warfare (EW) received a multifunctional station-transformer. Mobile complexes "Divnomorie" suppress locators and other on-board radio-electronic systems of aircraft, helicopters and drones. The station also creates powerful interference for "flying radars" - E-3 AWACS, E-2 Hawkeye and E-8 JSTAR. Depending on the goal, the system chooses the type of interference and the method of their setting, so in the troops it was nicknamed "station-transformer." According to experts, the novelty will bring Russian troops REB to a new technological level.

As "Izvestia" was told to the Defense Ministry, the first complexes of the "Divnomorie" REB will go to the troops this year. They have already passed the test and trial operation. Now the specialists are trained to work on new equipment.

It is planned that the "Divnomorie" will replace in the troops immediately three REB complexes: "Moscow", "Krasuha-2" and "Krasuha-4". It is noteworthy that these systems began to arrive in parts and units just five years ago, in 2013.

Divnomorie" is simultaneously a high-tech command post, a radio technical intelligence station and a powerful means of suppression

The main advantage of "Divnomoria" is full automation. When a target is detected, the system independently analyzes the signal and determines its type, direction and power of radiation. Based on these data, the tactical and technical characteristics of the object are determined. After that, the automation makes up a suppression plan and independently chooses the most effective type of interference. Further, the system affects the enemy radar with powerful noise radiation.

More:
https://iz.ru/733273/aleksei-ramm-aleksandr-kruglov/pomekha-dlia-vraga

I posted This because i didnt find anything about This system in the forum, if there is in the forum atleast it is here too

Electronic dome will close the sky of Syria
Russia will deploy systems and complexes capable of “blinding” any air violator

Great interview with a lot of gems like This:

How do these systems work? For example, an Israeli aircraft is armed and preparing to take off - and ...

- He still rules on the airfield, and we already have a new target, he has already been assigned an automatic control number in the ACS. Its characteristics have been evaluated, the combat capabilities have already been applied to the electronic map, and the air defense system has stiffened up - waiting for it. If we understand that his goals are unseemly, then we begin an electronic impact: deprive him of communication, navigation, location, control, data transmission, and so on. That is, the enemy plane begins to gradually "blind." If he continues the flight further, then the so-called “friend-foe” system will work - it will request the ownership of the aircraft.

- And if a stranger, then ...

- If the "alien", the locator of anti-aircraft missile systems will take him to the accompaniment. The warning system for the F-16 will let the pilot know that he is on the fly. After a repeated, more persistent warning of entering the danger zone, he will block all control systems. If and then the intentions to continue threatening actions remain - the use of weapons on them is already possible.

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https://armystandard.ru/news/t/201810151035-Axcub.html

Very good thanks!

Samarkand electronic warfare systems to be deployed in 13 Russian military units

They will be sent to the Kaliningrad, Murmansk and other areas of northwestern Russia, and also to the Far East’s Primorye Region

MOSCOW, October 28. /TASS/. Russia’s Defense Ministry plans to deploy 16 Samarkand electronic warfare systems in 13 military units, a document published on the ministry’s state procurement website said on Sunday.

Three types of Samarkand electronic warfare systems will be sent to the Kaliningrad, Murmansk and other areas of northwestern Russia, and also to the Far East’s Primorye Region.

The contract to the tune of 61 mln rubles ($929,000) is due to be implemented by November 10, 2019.

The Northern Fleet received the Samarkand electronic warfare systems in 2017. Samarkand is designed to assess electromagnetic situation, search, detect and analyze radio emissions.


More:
http://tass.com/defense/1028219

no way, this system cannot see F-35 as they are stealth

Russia has tested systems for satellite suppression

https://www.interfax.ru/russia/545992
Moscow. 27th October. INTERFAX.RU - Russia has tested systems that can disable enemy communications satellites, an informed Interfax spokesman said in the military-industrial complex.

“The Tirada-2C complex has already passed tests, the state commission gave its recommendations,” he said, without specifying details.

According to him, the complex will be managed with the help of specialist operators.

In January 2018, the interlocutor of Interfax reported that in the near future the Russian military could get systems that could disable the enemy’s communications satellites. According to him, one of the projects is Tirada-2, the development work was started back in 2001. The interlocutor of the agency noted then that this complex would be able to disable communication satellites from the ground. The complex operates by electronic jamming, he said.

In August, a contract was signed publicly at the Army 2018 forum for the supply of the newest super-power EW complex to the Russian Defense Ministry to suppress Tirada-2.3 satellite communications. According to the military, the delivery of new generation interference stations will begin this year. Contractor - Vladimirsky plant "Electropribor".

The fact that Russia is working on weapons for the suppression of satellites, November 30 last year, said Deputy Head of Federal State Budgetary Institution "46 Central Research Institute" Oleg Achasov.

In particular, he announced the development of a shock anti-satellite complex and a mobile complex of radio electronic destruction of communication satellites Tirada-2C.

Microwave to cook sats?

ASAT for MiG-31 making comeback.
Nudol system.
Now Tirada-2.

Poor satellites.

Hole wrote:ASAT for MiG-31 making comeback.
Nudol system.
Now Tirada-2.

Poor satellites.  

list is incomplete yet

GunshipDemocracy wrote:

Hole wrote:ASAT for MiG-31 making comeback.
Nudol system.
Now Tirada-2.

Poor satellites.  

list is incomplete yet    

Don't forget Murmansk-BM and Krasukha-2, both said to be capable of crippling sats.

magnumcromagnon wrote:

Don't forget Murmansk-BM and Krasukha-2, both said to be capable of crippling sats.

true, but AFAIK Triada is specifically for this task.

Just an idea I had. What do you think about an Bal system for the EW units, firing Kh-31P anti-radar missiles? It would give them a hard kill capability. No need to call in the air force.