New anti-jamming antenna on Russian Geran-4 drone resembles design by Chinese company Harxon, The Insider finds
Photos and video of a 32-element CRPA antenna removed from a Geran-4 drone that crashed in Ukraine have recently been circulating on Telegram. Until now, Russian drones had been equipped with devices containing no more than 16 elements. The appearance of a 32-element antenna on a Russian UAV means it could now be significantly harder for Ukraine to counter Geran and Gerbera drones using current…
A new 32-element CRPA antenna discovered on a crashed Russian Geran-4 drone has raised concerns for Ukraine's ability to counter Russian drones using current jamming techniques. The antenna design closely resembles a product made by Chinese company Harxon, with factory markings pointing to Alabuga, Russia. With more elements, the antenna can better resist electronic-warfare systems, making the drone more difficult to jam.
The presence of the "ALB" marking on the device suggests production occurred at Alabuga's special economic zone, a significant production hub for Geran attack drones. The Insider analyzed images of the new 32-element antenna and found parallels to Harxon's designs, including output connector arrangement, rough metal finish, and serial number engraving.
Other images from the Ukrainian military-trophy marketplace indicate that components marked "ALB" are being assembled in Alabuga, potentially using Chinese-made circuit boards. The development model for Geran and Gerbera systems may involve small trial batches purchased from online marketplaces, followed by large-scale orders directly from the factory and potential licensing for assembly in Russia or full domestic production.
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