Russian Unmanned Combat Vehicle Claimed to be Immune to Electronic Warfare in the Field of Battle
JAKRTA - Ground robotic systems (unmanned combat vehicles) especially the Courier type (Courier), are immune to electronic warfare (EW) when controlled via satellite communications, said an operator of ground robotic systems, nicknamed "Yenot" (Raccoon) from the 114th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 51st Army of the Southern Military District, part of the Central Combat Group.
"We use 'Sputnik' (satellite communication system), and there are no obstacles to it. If it's not raining, if the sky is clear, we can go anywhere," he said, answering the question of which method of controlling ground robotic systems is more practical against the enemy's electronic warfare system on the battlefield, launching TASS (23/1).
The soldier noted that radio communications are also effective against enemy electronic warfare systems.
"This courier has a lockable repeater, and can move quite a distance. It uses a low control frequency, which is very difficult to interfere with electronic warfare systems, so it will be easy to control," he explained.
The Kurir ground-based robotic system is a multifunctional robotic platform capable of attacking enemies and, with the installed module equipped with a front roller, performing mine clearance, laying minefields, concealing the movement of units with an aerosol screen, evacuating wounded victims and delivering various cargo.
The first batch of 50 robotic systems was delivered to Russian troops in the fall of 2024.
It is known that Colonel Sergey Ishtuganov in November last year announced the formation of the Russian Armed Forces Unmanned Systems Army. Colonel Ishtuganov is the deputy commander of the santuan
"The structure of this new branch of the armed forces has been determined, the head of the Unmanned Systems Force has been appointed, military administrative units have been formed at all levels. Operational regiments and other units have been formed," he said.
This new branch of the armed forces was formed in accordance with the instructions of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Meanwhile, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov announced at the ministry's year-end council meeting that the formation of an unmanned system force was scheduled to be completed by 2026, and a transition from performing individual tasks in groups to comprehensive joint actions in military subdivisions and units was needed.
Quoted from Army Recognition, Kurir is an unmanned ground vehicle with chain wheels that was originally designed as a versatile carrier, ranging from logistics, victim evacuation to technical problems.
Later, this platform has various types of configurations to support attacks equipped with various weapons, ranging from machine guns, grenade launchers to flamethrowers.