Researchers from the Russian firm Armax have introduced a Shield technology designed to obscure heat signatures from drone sensors. The company’s chief executive, Mikhail Zakroev, spoke to TASS about the breakthrough.
Zakroev explained that the technology operates as a surface coating, essentially a film that covers an object to alter how it emits heat and is perceived by infrared cameras.
“It’s like a fake lens for heat detection”, he said, describing the approach in practical terms.
Early tests reportedly showed that a drone could not identify the covered object, suggesting a significant gap in aerial surveillance for protected items.
According to the CEO, objects shielded by the film would not be discernible even from satellite imagery, underscoring the potential reach of the technology beyond ground-level reconnaissance. The firm envisions integrating Shield into a broader defense framework with formal proposals to Russia’s Ministry of Defense as a possible application path (source attribution: Armax communications to TASS).
In related developments, there have been reports about the Harpy unmanned aerial vehicle weapon undergoing successful testing in designated operations zones, signaling ongoing activity in advanced drone capabilities (source attribution: defense monitoring outlets).
Contextual note: On February 24, 2022, the Russian president announced a decision to launch a special military operation in Ukraine, in response to requests for aid from separatist regions, a historic reference point for contemporary security discussions and defense technology deployments (source attribution: official statements and contemporary coverage).