Russia Scrambles to Protect Helicopters After Drone Downs $16M KA-52
Russia is escalating its efforts to protect its helicopters from the increasing threat of Ukrainian FPV drones, with the manufacturer “Russian Helicopters” admitting to drone-related damages and announcing protective upgrades. At the Army-2024 forum, the company acknowledged they did not initially anticipate the widespread use of such drones. Potential countermeasures include physical mesh systems, electronic warfare techniques to disrupt control signals, and laser or directed-energy systems. To enhance protection, a layered approach combining physical, electronic, and kinetic defenses is most likely.
John Q. Hosedrinker