Starting March 30, security teams at sites with critical assets will be authorized to halt drones deemed to threaten those locations. This expansion builds on existing protection measures and aims to shield infrastructure, personnel, and visitors from unauthorized drone activity. The update supports stronger on-site preparedness and rapid response when airspace incursions could disrupt sensitive operations.
The policy is grounded in the federal framework known as On Amending the Federal Law on Weapons, which took effect on December 29, 2022. This framework clarifies that department security teams may temporarily suspend drone activity within defined airspace to repel attacks on protected objects, on security personnel, or on individuals at the facilities. It calls for timely, proportionate responses that emphasize safety while preserving legal integrity and measured use of force against unmanned systems.
The statute also allows the deployment of technical suppression methods to disrupt drone functions by targeting control interfaces. When necessary to prevent harm, these measures can interrupt guidance, block communications between the operator and the drone, and compel a safe return to base, all while seeking to minimize collateral effects and protect public safety.
Earlier communications noted that, starting March 30, licensing for weapon procurement would not be issued to individuals suspected or charged with crimes tied to Russia. Additionally, the law restricts gun licenses from being granted by courts that provide exemptions from criminal liability for certain offenses, reflecting a careful balance between security needs and accountability.
There was also discussion about a proposal from Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development to create a state information system designed to monitor arms circulation and oversee security services. The proposed system would centralize data on licensing, ownership, and deployment of weapons, while enabling real-time oversight for relevant authorities. Such a centralized approach would streamline regulation, support more effective enforcement, and foster responsible stewardship across the sector.