More than 60 Russian airports plan to install electronic warfare systems to suppress drones. This was stated by the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency, Dmitry Yadrov, during a working trip to Sheremetyevo. TASS.
Yadrov stated that according to the project approved by the head of government Mikhail Mishustin, it is planned to install drone detection and extinguishing systems at 31 airports by 2030, to be covered from the federal budget.
The head of the department stated that 30 more airports plan to implement this project using extra-budgetary funds.
In December, General Director of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CDSS) Dmitry Kuzyakin announced the start of the creation of a complex to ensure the security of airports in the Moscow region from UAVs and birds.
Before that, at the capital’s Sheremetyevo airport stated About the launch of the “ENOT-SD” radar complex, designed to detect and protect against drones.
Previously reportedIt was stated that Russian troops shot down 46 UAVs belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces within 24 hours.