RTU MIREA Develops Vivaldi Anti-Drone System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Russian University of Technology RTU MIREA has announced the creation of a radio countermeasure complex designed to disrupt the operation of Vivaldi unmanned aerial vehicles. The development was reported by DEA News, citing the university’s own press service and outlining a structured program to advance both education and applied research in electronic countermeasures. The announcement emphasizes the practical focus of the project and its role in expanding Russia’s capabilities in drone defense. (Source: RTU MIREA press service)
According to the official statement, the Vivaldi anti-drone radio countermeasure complex represents a concrete achievement in a field where technical prowess intersects with safety considerations. RTU MIREA positions the project as part of a broader effort to demonstrate unique educational and scientific progress through an experimental prototype of a mobile electronic countermeasure system for drones. The university highlights that this initiative showcases hands on learning and experiential research that bridges classroom study with real world security challenges. (Source: RTU MIREA press service)
The material describes two configurations within the Vivaldi system: Vivaldi-P, a mobile radio gun, and Vivaldi-K, a radio housing equipped with remote control functionality from 20 to 40 meters. The design aims to neutralize drone control signals by creating radio interference across multiple frequency bands, reducing the reliability of drone command channels. The system is described as capable of suppressing control communications by as much as 25 dB in three bands up to 6.2 GHz and at 1.5, 2.4, and 5.8 GHz, at ranges reaching up to two kilometers. This technology reflects a trend toward portable, modular countermeasures that can be deployed in sensitive environments with minimal footprint. (Source: RTU MIREA press service)
Historical context shows that RTU MIREA has previously worked on other defense oriented simulators and training tools. Earlier, the university introduced a universal simulator named Basket, designed for training aimed at coordinating targeted bombing, reconnaissance, and artillery fire using helicopters and other unmanned aerial platforms. The Basket simulator represents an element of the same broad strategy to enhance preparedness and capability through immersive, technology driven training solutions. (Source: RTU MIREA press service)