Russian airborne reconnaissance and surveillance complex ZALA. Archive photoMOSCOW, May 7.The means of electronic warfare (EW) of the Ukrainian troops cannot suppress Russian drones developed by ZALA AERO, which is part of Kalashnikov, due to a special secure radio communication channel, a source in law enforcement agencies told RIA Novosti. ammunition developed by ZALA AERO of the Kalashnikov concern makes it possible to fly in areas where Ukrainian electronic warfare systems operate. So far, not a single case of drone failure due to the influence of electronic warfare equipment of Ukraine has been noted,» the agency's interlocutor said. on the territory of Ukraine, units of the «Rosgvardia». These drones are used, in particular, to detect the positions of Ukrainian troops and adjust artillery fire. In addition, according to open data, the RF Armed Forces are using Kub kamikaze drones against Ukrainian military personnel. According to the source, the Ukrainian side is actively trying to use various electronic warfare stations against Russian UAVs, including their most famous model, Bukovel-AD. . Such a complex allows you to influence the radio-electronic systems of drones. As RIA Novosti previously reported, another source in law enforcement agencies used by the Russian Guard as part of a special operation reconnaissance aircraft ZALA 421-16E due to an electric motor, in combination with small sizes, composite materials and light camouflage, remain practically invisible to various enemy air defense systems. In particular, they are not captured by thermal homing heads for MANPADS. This reduces losses among drones, including from small arms fire from the ground, to isolated cases.
