electronic warfare

Russia upgrades Shahed drones to counter Ukrainian EW

The Russian military continues upgrading its Iranian-designed Shahed drones with new components designed to bypass Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) measures, Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on March 24.

24 March 2025, 09:47 PM

NATO enhances fleet with cutting-edge electronic warfare technology

NATO ships will soon wield advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems to counter missiles and drones at sea, leveraging cutting-edge technology for enhanced defense, Interesting Engineering reported on March 21.

24 March 2025, 04:43 PM

Ukraine develops new drones after China restricts Mavic exports

Ukrainian drone manufacturers have developed modified versions of China’s Mavic drone after Beijing restricted exports of key drone components. Business Insider reported the development on Feb. 1.

3 February 2025, 05:31 PM

Ukrainian partisans scout Russian Aerospace Forces facilities near Moscow for military intel

Ukrainian partisans carried out reconnaissance on multiple Russian Aerospace Forces sites in Moscow Oblast, sharing gathered data with the Ukrainian military for future strikes, according to the ATESH partisan movement on Nov. 13.

13 November 2024, 11:55 AM

Ukrainian commander’s EW tactics block 96% of Russian FPV drones

The commander of the 2nd Assault Battalion of Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, Dmytro Kucharchuk, revealed that his foresight in investing in electronic warfare (EW) systems last year has significantly hindered Russian FPV drones from reaching their positions since April and May of 2024.

3 November 2024, 04:30 PM

NV raises funds for essential EW systems for Ukraine’s 151st Brigade

NV has launched a fundraising campaign for electronic warfare systems (EW) for Ukraine’s 151st Brigade, who are bravely defending the country on the Pokrovske front. The goal is to raise 230,000 UAH (about $6,300 USD).

25 September 2024, 11:20 AM

Ukraine intercepts 71 drones, 21 wounded in Kharkiv bombing

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with two guided aviation missiles, the Kh-59/69, and launched 80 Shahed-type kamikaze drones on the night of Sunday, Sep. 22. Ukraine’s air defense successfully shot down 71 of the drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

22 September 2024, 12:45 PM

Ukraine tests robotic systems to lessen soldier presence on frontlines

Ukraine is testing a concept that could reduce the number of troops on the frontlines by more than half, replacing them with robotic systems, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT Development Oleksandr Bornyakov announced during the Odesa Economic Revival Forum on Sep. 13.

13 September 2024, 05:31 PM

Powerful explosion rocks Russian electronic warfare unit in Sevastopol

A powerful explosion occurred in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol on July 4. Thick smoke was seen in the area of the Russian electronic warfare unit on Cape Fiolent, the pro-Ukrainian Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported.

4 July 2024, 06:05 PM

Russia's electronic attacks partially disrupt Starlink in Ukraine

Russia's electronic warfare influence “does not completely interrupt the operation of Starlink, but it does cause some discomfort” on the front, Serhiy Beskrestnov, a military expert in communications, electronic reconnaissance and warfare, call sign "Flash," said ina recent interview with Radio NV.

1 June 2024, 01:19 PM

Russian forces disrupt Starlink ahead of Kharkiv offensive — NYT

Before its offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, Russia disrupted the operation of Starlink terminals used by the Ukrainian military for communications, intelligence gathering, and drone attacks, The New York Times reported on May 24.

24 May 2024, 01:10 PM

HUR operatives destroy $100K Russian anti-drone radar with attack drone

Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR) reconnaissance squad detected Russian communication equipment and one of latest radar station, Repeinik, and conducted drone strike on it, HUR reported on Telegram on April 26.

28 April 2024, 06:16 PM

Ukrainian military focus on robotic systems to win the war

"Certain robotic systems" will end the war, Ihor Skybiuk, Brigadier General and Commander of the AFU Air Assault Forces, said during the national telethon program on April 26.

26 April 2024, 03:51 PM

2,000 Ukrainian-made electronic warfare units deployed to frontline — Minister of Digital Transformation

2,000 short-range electronic warfare devices created by Ukrainian developers - members of the Brave1 cluster - are being sent to the front, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Facebook on April 17.

17 April 2024, 06:33 PM

Ukraine trials new EW-resistant recon drone

Ukrainian engineers have developed a new reconnaissance UAV named WarDog, Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced via Facebook on April 4.

5 April 2024, 01:45 AM

Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials map out advanced drone strategy for 2024

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy led a comprehensive three-hour discussion focused on drone utilization and strategy, engaging with key military, defense, and governmental leaders, his official Telegram channel reported on April 1.

1 April 2024, 05:47 PM

Ukraine destroys over 300 Russian drones in March

Ukraine's Air Defense Forces neutralized 326 Russian drones used for strikes and aerial reconnaissance in March 2024 , said the Commander of the Ground Forces Oleksandr Pavliuk on April 1.

1 April 2024, 04:12 PM

UK company upgrades Ukrainian drones to resist Russian EW

UK-based company Evolve Dynamics is developing technology that will help Ukrainian UAVs stay airborne even in areas saturated by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems, Reuters reported on March 27.

27 March 2024, 11:00 PM

Russia escalates drone strikes on civilians in southern Ukraine by 40%

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces used 234 FPV drones against civilians in the frontline areas of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhya, and Kherson oblasts, Southern Defense Forces reported on Telegram on March 24.

24 March 2024, 06:48 PM

Ukrainian military eliminates enemy EW unit Zhitel with HIMARS near Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian military destroyed an enemy electronic warfare system Zhitel on the Zaporizhzhya front, stated Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram on March 8.

8 March 2024, 05:20 PM

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