Roselectrionika Holding of Rostec designed a radar to detect small drones at a distance of 7.5 km. The radar was designed by Salyut of Roselectronika together with Fakel of Almaz-Antey. Prototypes have been built and field trials held. The radar is made only of Russian electronic components and is unprecedented in the country, Rostec said.
InstantEye quadcopter drone used by the U.S. Marine Corps, a potential target that could be detected by the new Russian radar (Picture source: USMC) |