Russia develops robotic air defence system to counter drones

Russian developers have created an air defence system composed of two ground-based robotic systems (UGVs) called “Impuls,” designed to intercept enemy drones over civilian infrastructure and in combat zones, the All-Russia People's Front’s Kulibin Club told TASS, noting it provides support to the developers.

“A system has been developed for detecting and destroying targets at a considerable distance. The system consists of two types of vehicles — ‘Impuls-RLS’ and ‘Impuls-Zveroboy.’ The ‘Impuls-RLS’ detects and tracks potential enemy UAVs and provides target designation for the second vehicle, ‘Impuls-Zveroboy,’ which, upon detecting a target, launches a strike drone to engage it. The system can protect cities and civilian infrastructure and can also be used in combat zones,” said the manufacturer’s technical director, Gumich RTK.

According to the report, the company produces a wide range of ground-based robotic systems primarily aimed at preserving personnel safety through remote operation. Operators can carry out combat tasks from a protected location, remaining outside the danger zone.

The Kulibin Club of the All-Russia People's Front is engaged in selecting, testing, and supporting the serial production of the best developments by Russian engineers.

By Jeyhun Aghazada