The Rostec state company Roselectronics holding introduced the export version of the 1K144-E reconnaissance complex at the Army-2022 forum, marking a significant milestone for Russia’s defense tech showcase. The announcement was reported by TASS, citing Rostec’s press service for details.
Officials described the 1K144-E as a versatile intelligence asset capable of identifying enemy infantry, tracking equipment, and revealing covert surveillance activity. The system is designed to deliver actionable data in contested environments, supporting field units with timely situational awareness.
Mikhail Artemov, the general manager of the Sozvezdie concern within the Ruselectronics holding, highlighted the technical approach behind the complex. The 1K144-E integrates sensors that operate on multiple physical principles to enhance the reliability and resilience of the collected information, ensuring analysts receive robust, cross-validated clues about the battlefield picture.
In terms of hardware, the complex comprises magnetometric, infrared, and seismic sensors, each compact enough to be buried and concealed within the ground. The devices, with a total weight of up to about 600 grams, are designed for low-profile deployment and can function autonomously for up to 30 days. Once deployed, the sensors detect moving objects, determine their direction of travel, and classify targets by type. The system’s practical detection radii indicate capabilities to identify a tank or infantry fighting vehicle up to 200 meters away, a wheeled vehicle up to 120 meters, and a person up to 30 meters.
Earlier, Rostec announced another mobile system, the Tablet-M-IR complex built on an armored vehicle platform, expanding the portfolio of lightweight, rapidly deployable tools for battlefield awareness and command-and-control support.
Looking at the broader context from the Army-2022 forum, Ruselectronics outlined a busy agenda: more than 250 developments spanning military equipment and civilian products. The holding demonstrated a suite of electronic intelligence and counter-drone solutions, advanced aviation communication systems, and protective cyber capabilities, signaling a diversified approach to modern defense and security needs. These presentations underscored strategic objectives to modernize operations, improve threat detection, and strengthen resilience across multiple domains. [Source: Rostec press service]