Ukraine’s bomber drones, ones that dropped ground robots in its recent Donetsk counteroffensive, are getting 2.4-kilogram jammer to shield them from FPVs
Aura-Ukraine is final-testing Aura 3K mini, a compact electronic-warfare shield.
Ukraine's government is testing a compact jammer dubbed Aura 3K mini, designed to be mounted on heavy bomber drones and protect them from enemy electronic warfare systems. The Dignitas Fund, in collaboration with Oboronka, is finalizing the system's development. The bomber drones have become crucial assets for Ukraine, as they transported heavy kamikaze ground robots behind Russian lines in recent operations.
Despite their value, these bombers are also attractive targets for Russian forces, making them prime targets for enemy electronic warfare systems. The Aura 3K mini employs two broadband jammers, working across the 2.1 to 2.8 GHz frequency band, to defend the drones from these threats while preserving the bombers' own communication link with Starlink.
The spherical, 360-degree shield weighs around 2.4 kilograms. The system is currently undergoing tests on the front lines in preparation for potential serial production. The next phase involves enhancing the jammer's capabilities, introducing an auto-on function that activates only when a threat is detected, minimizing the bomber's exposure to enemy detection.
The team also aims to adapt the Aura 3K mini to shield Russia's heavy night bombers, known as Vampire-type drones, further expanding Ukraine's aerial defense capabilities.
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