Flash names Ukraine's biggest technological challenges on the battlefield
Ukrainian servicemen strike Russian invaders, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, June 22 (Photo: REUTERS/Stringer)
Ukraine's main technological challenge on the battlefield remains the lack of a mass-produced system to counter Russian guided aerial bombs, Defense Ministry adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov said, citing ongoing technological shortcomings on June 29.
In addition to the challenges of countering guided aerial bombs, he pointed to Ukraine’s slow progress in developing electronic warfare systems capable of countering mesh-network modems. Russian forces are widely using the technology for real-time reconnaissance and drone strike coordination.
“There is a huge problem with drone attacks on frontline areas. Not only villages are suffering, but also Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. We need warning systems and a comprehensive approach to countering drones,” Flash said.
He also said Ukraine needs to increase the number of tactical radar systems, without which interceptor drones cannot operate effectively.
Flash argued that the war would be fundamentally changed if Ukraine possessed its own ballistic missiles. He also said Ukraine still lacks mass-produced electronic warfare systems capable of disrupting drone video links.
“The enemy is ahead of us both in terms of development and operational experience. These are exactly the kinds of electronic warfare systems that would help protect frontline areas from drone attacks,” he said.
He also stressed the need for proven solutions to protect Ukraine’s medium-range strike systems and bomber drones from Russian anti-aircraft interceptor drones.
Another major challenge, according to Flash, is the lack of a systematic technological approach to detecting and destroying Russia’s tactical radar systems. He added that Ukraine also needs new technologies and solutions for alternative navigation systems for its deep-strike capabilities.
Flash said these are the issues he can discuss publicly and stressed that Ukraine is working to address them.
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