War using unmanned aerial vehicles requires Ukraine to create effective electronic warfare (EW) systems to counter enemy drones, while ensuring the operation of its own UAVs.
EW on the front
The problem of providing
Despite the active development of Ukrainian UAVs, the Russians are rapidly increasing their own volume of aircraft. Therefore, there is an acute shortage of EW means, especially the so-called "small trench EW" for individual protection of the military against enemy FPV drones. Large state-owned enterprises are not interested in the production of cheap trench EWs due to low margins, bureaucracy and mistrust of state orders. Instead, they concentrate on the production of expensive EW complexes for the Armed Forces.
Coordination problems
Due to the lack of proper coordination, trench REBs purchased by the military at its own expense, often interfere with our FPV flights because their use is uncoordinated. There is a lack of accounting and coordination of the activation of EW with the work of scouts and pilots. Without proper organization, EWs can block radio visibility to track enemy UAVs.
The need for a "EW-wall"
The future requires the creation of a powerful "wall" of EW, which will cover the entire front line and will be able to add new frequencies to counter new types of enemy drones. Unfortunately, such a concept has not been implemented at the moment, although it would allow to effectively deal with massed attacks by enemy FPVs on the entire front.
Glossary
- EW - radio electronic warfare, systems for countering enemy UAVs and radio signals.
- FPV - drones for visual observation at a short distance.
- UAV - unmanned aerial vehicles, drones.
- Motorola - an American company, a supplier of radio stations for the Armed Forces.
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Discussion of the topic – EW in trench warfare: a military engineer's view of the problem
Engineer Serhiy "Flash" shares his thoughts on the need to create small electronic warfare (EW) devices for the Ukrainian military in trench warfare. He explains why large enterprises are not interested in the production of compact EW systems and emphasizes the importance of developing such devices.
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Andriy
You should not worry too much about the lack of EW at the front 😎 The main thing is that we have working channels of communication and communication. The situation will improve over time, because our developers and volunteers are working on this issue.
Oleksandra
Colleagues, in my opinion, EW means are needed not only for protection against enemy drones. Radio-electronic warfare is important for the preservation of data and information of our military. So we have to make maximum efforts to improve this industry 💪
Grygoriy
Interesting idea, Alexander! I would like to add that EW tools will help us better identify enemy equipment and communications. This will give our military a significant advantage on the battlefield 🎯
Viktoriya
It seems to me that large enterprises are not interested in the creation of small trench means of EW, because it is not such a profitable business. However, it is vital for our military! Maybe it is worth involving volunteers and enthusiasts to develop such devices? 🤔
Петро
What nonsense! 🙄 All these newfangled things are just a waste of resources and money. In my time, we fought simply: you get up at night, go around the positions and listen to the enemy. You don't need any of these electronics!
Grygoriy
Peter, you are right that the old methods are important too. But modern technologies allow us to be more efficient and secure 🛡️ We must move forward and improve our EW capabilities.
Viktoriya
Great idea about involving volunteers, Andriy! 💡 I personally know several talented developers who would be happy to participate in creating EW tools for our defenders. Together we can solve this problem!
Oleksandra
I totally agree with you guys. Our military needs modern EW means, and we must join forces to provide them. Together we will overcome any obstacles! 💪🇺🇦