Ossetian Anti-Drone Rifles Gain Ground Against Baba Yaga Drones with Helical Antennas
Recent reports indicate that Ossetian anti-drone rifles are now equipped to suppress Baba Yaga-class drones used by Ukraine, following the deployment of new helical antennas. An industry expert from Eliars shared these findings with the agency TASS, detailing how the updated antennas enhance interference capabilities against unmanned aerial systems.
The expert explained that helical antennas offer several benefits over traditional linear designs. They deliver more dependable jamming and reduce the necessity for pinpoint aiming. By creating a broad noise field, they affect the drone from multiple directions, increasing the likelihood of disruption even if the target is maneuvering.
“Suppressing a drone of this type represents a notable achievement,” the specialist stated. “When the drone’s route is known, a stationary guard can be positioned nearby with a rifle to counter it as it approaches. In such moments, the drone often disconnects and shifts laterally by about 100 meters.”
After losing connection, the drone typically reestablishes its link and resumes flight, prompting the guard to re-engage. This back-and-forth pattern can drain the drone’s energy reserves, eventually forcing it to either abort its mission or crash due to a depleted battery.
In related developments, Kirill Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, has discussed plans to enhance Magura naval drones by integrating air defense capabilities that can target adversaries both on the water and in the air. These remarks come amid ongoing efforts to advance unmanned systems in contested environments.
Previous operations in the region have also involved reconnaissance drones that were observed under names associated with local political figures. The broader context highlights evolving drone technology and its potential implications for defense and security in the area.