New electronic warfare systems for Russian aviation. Aviation, ground and sea EW systems Ground EW systems

Major S. Yashin

The relevance of this topic is due to the spread of modern air defense systems in the world, which threatens the conquest and retention of air superiority by the United States when participating in possible future armed (military) conflicts. One of the main components of combat support for conducting combat operations (operations) with the participation of aerospace attack means is electronic warfare (EW), without which it is impossible to effectively overcome or break through the enemy's air defense system.

A key feature of modern and developed electronic warfare equipment is their inclusion in the on-board complex of radio-electronic equipment (BREK) with general management. This principle of structural organization is inherent in all aviation electronic warfare equipment, regardless of the types of carriers, which include specialized electronic warfare aircraft, combat aircraft, military transport aircraft, helicopters and UAVs, including maneuvering decoys.

Considering the structure of interaction of a higher order, one should note an integrated approach to solving combat missions of the Air Force, which consists in organizing the coordinated use of all available resources. A complex approach can be implemented only if there is a clear distribution of functions between forces and means, full possession of information about own forces and enemy forces, as well as in the presence of a well-established scheme of interaction within the framework of the emerging single information and communication space (UICS).

The US Armed Forces Development Program currently contains a number of program elements (PEs) related to the creation of new and modernization of existing electronic warfare aviation facilities.

PE "Combat electronic systems" (Electronic Combat Technology) includes three projects. The purpose of this EP is to develop experimental models of technical means that provide the Air Force with the ability to conduct electronic warfare. Efforts American specialists aimed at the development of radio-electronic components and subsystems for operations in aerospace.

Project 633720 involves the development of capabilities for rapid response to changes in the electronic environment, as well as the development of highly effective methods of electronic suppression (REW) and functional destruction (FP).

In particular, it is planned to create systems for the destruction of directed energy, tools and algorithms for the impact of malicious software on computer systems and automated systems control (ACS), multispectral radio-electronic means, as well as to conduct experiments on the RES of air defense systems.

Goals project 63431G are the development of experimental models of electronic warfare and the provision of situational awareness of the crews of aircraft (LA). Work is being carried out in two main areas.

The first is connected with the improvement of means of warning about radar exposure and missile attack. The work includes the development of receivers, new algorithms for data pre-processing, as well as the creation and evaluation of software (SW) for the use of existing and future radio-electronic systems and facilities.

The second direction involves the creation of components of the electronic warfare equipment, including antenna systems and power amplifiers.

Priority was given to the development of technologies and methods of electronic warfare to counter existing and future threats in the radio range, providing for:
- carrying out laboratory experiments and modeling of adaptive REB methods;
- development of experimental software for the REP system with elements of artificial intelligence;
- demonstration of the concept of electronic protection of their RES in the face of the emergence of new threats in the radio range.

Target project 63691X -creation and testing of experimental models of optoelectronic countermeasures (infrared homing heads for guided missiles - IR-GOS UR) optoelectronic, including laser guidance and target designation systems.

The main areas of work include:
- analysis of the level of vulnerability of modern IR control systems missile weapons and sensitivity of advanced IR sensors;
- study of promising technologies for creating effective means of optoelectronic countermeasures.

PE "The use of aviation electronic warfare" (AEA - Airborne Electronic Attack) is aimed at developing methods of application, evaluating effectiveness, formulating requirements and distributing tasks between electronic warfare systems within the framework of a single system for their application by simulating various environmental conditions. Also, the AEA PE includes the study of technical risks in the creation of electronic warfare equipment, the development and adjustment of a plan for their financing.

As part of project 655192 the following is provided:
- modeling of operations and evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of airborne systems of electronic warfare in solving defensive and offensive tasks by aviation means;
- analysis of options combat use individual electronic warfare equipment to ensure the survivability of fourth-generation fighters during various operations, including asymmetric combat operations.

PE "Developments in the field of electronic warfare" (Electronic Warfare Development) includes project 653891 , within the framework of which work is underway on flight tests of expendable means of optoelectronic suppression. The main goal of the project is to increase the survivability of the aircraft through the development and modernization of air-to-air and ground-to-air missile defense systems with advanced IR and combined radar / IR seekers.

PE "Active-passive system for warning about threats and ensuring the survivability of the F-15E aircraft" (EPAWSS - Eagle Passive / Active Warning and Survivability System) includes one project of the same name.

This PE is designed to replace the TEWS (Tactical Electronic Warfare System) electronic warfare system from the F-15E tactical fighter individual protection system with a more advanced active-passive warning and survivability system - EPAWSS. It is expected that it will significantly improve the situational awareness of the crew and increase the effectiveness of countering current and future threats in a complex REO.

EPAWSS will automatically detect, identify and counter threats in the radio and optical ranges of electromagnetic waves (EMW). It will provide a display of the types, location, operating modes of the RES for controlling weapons of ground-based air defense systems and airborne radars of fighters for
subsequent actions of the crew to perform a maneuver or counter threats.

The EPAWSS executive subsystem will presumably consist of an automatic ejection machine for expendable electronic warfare equipment (false thermal targets, chaff), active electronic warfare equipment and towed decoys (BLTS). The EPAWSS itself must solve the problems of both individual and group protection of a group of aircraft.

PE "Modernization of the special on-board equipment of the electronic warfare aircraft ES-130N "Compass Call" includes project 674804 . The main goal of the measures is the phased modernization of the special on-board radio-electronic equipment of the EU-130N aircraft to ensure effective counteraction to the existing and prospective troop and weapon command and control systems of a potential enemy. The main efforts are aimed at improving the subsystems for analyzing and generating signals, containers with SPEAR (Special Emitter Array) electronic warfare equipment, software, developing new ways to counter threats in the radio and optical wave bands, installing digital multifunctional displays in the cockpit, and integrating avionics. in EICP.

As part of project 674804 work is underway related to the new human-machine interaction interface, the installation of a new transmitting antenna array, technologies for receiving and processing signals, electronic jamming of radars, radio electronics satellite navigation and connections.

Within the PE "Perspective technologies in the field of electromagnetic systems" (Electromagnetic Systems Advanced Technology) funding project 2913 .

The ongoing research is aimed at developing technologies that would allow moving from the disparate use of systems and means to the formation of a system within the framework of the concept of combat operations in the EICP, including reconnaissance systems, electronic warfare and communications.

The purpose of the research carried out within the framework of the 2913 project is the development of technologies in the field of radio electronics for the creation of airborne radio-electronic and optoelectronic reconnaissance sensors, systems and means of electronic warfare, communications and global positioning. One of the main directions is related to the development of promising technologies for integrating antenna systems of on-board radio electronic equipment (electronic warfare equipment, radar, communication and navigation equipment) into a single multifunctional antenna system.

Within the PE "Tactical Directed Optoelectronic Countermeasures System" (TADIRCM -Tactical Airborne Directed Infrared Countermeasures) funding is provided for the creation and testing of individual systems for optoelectronic countermeasures and protection of aircraft of the US Navy and MP.

Within the PE "Modernization of specialized aircraft EW EA-18G" (EA-18 Squadrons) provided funding project 3063 . The purpose of this program is to modernize and expand the range of weapons and special equipment for the carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft EA-18G, "Growler", as well as to develop new methods for its combat use. Work continues on the creation of a new generation of electronic warfare equipment and their integration into the onboard radio-electronic complex(BREC) aircraft.

According to this project, the on-board radio-electronic equipment of the electronic warfare aircraft is being modernized in order to increase the capabilities for detecting, locating and recognizing enemy radio electronic equipment for their subsequent electronic suppression and ensuring the use of HARM (High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile) air-to-air missiles.

Project 3063 provides for:
- Integration of the EA-18G REC aircraft into the EICP, as a result of which it can be used both autonomously as an offensive electronic warfare complex, and as a key element of the EICP in combat operations with the tasks of radio and electronic intelligence (R and RTR) and electronic warfare .
- Development of software for BREC. The modernization of the existing software is ongoing, aimed at optimizing the control of the aircraft BREK, its subsystem, and increasing the capabilities for conducting electronic warfare.
- Trial operation of EA-18G. Flight tests of upgraded BREK and aircraft software continue in various conditions environment.
- Development of methods and tactics for using the EA-18G in the framework of possible future operations with the participation of the US Navy until 2030.

Within the PE "Developments in the field of electronic warfare" (Electronic Warfare Dev) track projects are financed. The purpose of this program is to develop and modernize the systems and means of electronic warfare of the US Navy and MP aviation, as well as to assess the degree of electronic protection of their RES of command and control of troops and weapons to effectively counter advanced enemy weapons operating in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Project 0556 provides for the modernization of electronic warfare systems and means for their effective functioning in complex electronic warfare, which is achieved through the use of modern and the development of new signal processing methods, information display technologies, increasing the capabilities of electronic warfare subsystems, and improving tactical methods of conducting electronic warfare.

The main efforts within the framework of this project are aimed at solving the following tasks:
- reducing the risks associated with the modernization of the "low-range" component of the tactical system REP AN / ALQ-99 ICAP III, testing this system in the laboratory;
- development of measures for effective counteraction to existing and prospective RES of command and control of troops and weapons;
- integration of electronic warfare systems into a single complex on board a specialized electronic warfare aircraft, improving the capabilities for detecting, identifying threats, automatically determining countermeasures and selective, targeted electronic warfare of individual RES in conditions of high density of their deployment in the combat zone.

As part of project 1742 the following work is underway:
- modernization of the ALQ-99 ICAP III electronic warfare system to the Block 7 version, including the integration of the ALQ-99 ICAP III electronic warfare system with the ALQ-113, RTR ALQ-218 electronic warfare systems and the equipment of the Link-16 information exchange and communication system;
- optimization of electronic warfare methods, which consists in the development of new tactics, algorithms for the use of electronic warfare and electronic warfare systems ALQ-99, USQ-113, ALQ-218, RTR system ALQ-227, electronic warfare consumables ejection machines ALE-43, MLC MALD and MALD- J and BLTs ALE-55 to improve the effectiveness of countering future threats in the radio range of electromagnetic waves.
- testing and evaluating the effectiveness of expendable electronic warfare equipment on F / A-18E / F aircraft.

aim project 2175 is the modernization of individual electronic warfare equipment tactical aviation US Navy.

The IDECM (Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures) Block 3 integrated electronic warfare system for aircraft personal protection was created as a result of the modernization of the IDECM Block 2 system. In particular, it was planned to replace the ALE-50 airborne false targets with a BLT made using fiber optic technologies FODT (Fiber Optic Towed Decoy) ALE-55. The functional combination of such BLTs with electronic warfare systems (ALQ-214, ALR-67 (V), ALE-47) can significantly increase the effectiveness of aircraft protection against guided weapons in a difficult electronic environment.

Within the framework of the project, measures are being taken to improve the integrated IDECM (Integrated Defense Electronic Countermeasures) personal protection electronic warfare system to the Block 4 modification. The main goal is its unification for various types carriers (F / A-18CD / E / F) and the replacement of obsolete AN / ALQ-126В electronic warfare systems on F / A-18C / D aircraft, which will significantly increase their survivability.

The project also continues to replace the BLTs ALE-50 with decoys using fiber-optic technologies FODT ALE-5 5.

Within the framework of the PE "Rep system of the next generation" (NGJ - Next Generation Jammer), funding is provided for two projects - 0557 and 3380 . Their ultimate goal is to develop a new ECM system to replace the existing ALQ-99 tactical system. The design of the new generation REP system should be modular, with an open architecture that allows for upgrades at minimal cost.

The implementation of both projects is designed to provide the ultimate capabilities of the next generation NGJ electronic warfare system to counter advanced threats in the radio frequency range. Its development involves three stages of capacity building, each of which has its own frequency range. The order is determined according to the priorities of countering the RES control of troops and weapons.

The priority is considered conditionally "medium range" (0.5-18 GHz), which corresponds to the first stage of capacity building in the development of the NGJ system. The second stage corresponds to the "low range" (0.1-0.5 GHz), the third - "high range" (presumably 18-40 GHz).

PE "Improvement of guided missiles" air - radar "HARM" (HARM Improvement) contains three projects.

Currently, the Air Force and the US Navy are armed with an anti-radar missile (PRLR) AGM-88С Block 5A (AGM-88D) with a combined homing system (inertial, with correction for the signals of the Navstar space radio navigation system (CRNS), passive radar) with launch range up to 100 km.

The missile modernization program provides for: increasing the launch range; expansion of the range of objects of destruction; increasing the accuracy and stability of targeting; testing of these missiles on real air defense systems of foreign countries purchased from organizations and partner countries.

As a result of work on the modernization of the AGM-88C missile of the air-to-radar class, it is planned to put into service in 2017-2020 the promising AGM-88E AARGM (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile) with a combined homing system (inertial, with correction according to CRNS signals "Navstar", passive radar, active radar - millimeter wave).

It is expected that this missile will be able to carry out: targeting, including those that have stopped working on radiation, using an active homing system operating in the millimeter wavelength range in the final section of the flight path; accounting for all objects of destruction, known air defense systems, including promising ones; network target designation and guidance (the missile can be launched on target designations of neighboring aircraft order of battle). PRLR launch range up to 150 km (further modernization of AGM-88E ER - Extended Range - up to 200 km; adoption in 2018-2020).

Within the PE "Technologies in the field of systems and means of electronic warfare" (Electronic Warfare Technology) research work is being carried out to create experimental models of technical means designed to determine the location, neutralize and functionally destroy enemy control and communication RES. At the same time, technologies are being developed that relate to both offensive electronic warfare equipment and aircraft personal protective equipment. At the same time, the issues of opening the electronic warfare equipment and electronic suppression of the radio electronic equipment for command and control of enemy troops and weapons are being considered in order to ensure the survivability of the electronic warfare aircraft.

Project K15 is aimed at developing experimental models of radio reconnaissance and electronic suppression of modern and advanced tactical communications and information and computer networks of the enemy, improving the collection and processing of intelligence through the use of air and ground systems and means, as well as the formation of target designations for remote RES. The main algorithm for the operation of systems and means is: interception - identification - location determination - radio suppression of enemy tactical communication systems.

Project K16 aimed at increasing the survivability of ground and air platforms ground forces USA. It develops experimental samples means of RTR and REP, providing detection, positioning, electronic suppression of radars and seekers of guided missiles of the "ground-to-air" and "air-to-air" classes, as well as radio fuses for remotely initiated ammunition. In this case, reconnaissance sensors of the radio and optical ranges, as well as active and passive electronic countermeasures, are used.

Activities carried out under the project include:
- Development of technologies for creating IR countermeasures with a distributed aperture; improvement of warning devices for laser and radar exposure; use of a promising two-band IR missile attack warning system, completion of the development of the hardware of a digital missile attack warning system.
- Development of individual electronic warfare equipment for the protection of air and ground platforms: modernization of broadband generators for new generation jamming transmitters with increased power, broadband receivers with an increased signal demodulation and data processing rate, as well as ensuring the electromagnetic compatibility of electronic warfare equipment (electronic warfare and communications) on board the carrier.
- Ensuring the maintenance of electronic warfare in a networked organization of systems and facilities. Detection, identification and location of sources of radio signals in order to ensure the protection of forces / troops.

Within the framework of these activities, new data processing algorithms are being developed, as well as the integration of intelligence information and the formation of maps into unified geolocation complexes.

On the whole, work is being actively carried out in the United States to create and unify modern multifunctional electronic warfare and electronic warfare equipment. Improved and emerging tools will provide effective solution tasks within the framework of a single information and communication space and be placed on all types of specialized air carriers - airplanes, helicopters and UAVs.

Electronic warfare

Electronic warfare (EW)- a set of measures and actions of troops (forces) coordinated in terms of goals, objectives, place and time to identify radio-electronic means (RES) and control systems for troops (forces) and weapons of the enemy, their destruction by all types of weapons or capture (disabling) and radio-electronic suppression (REP), as well as electronic protection (REZ) of their radio-electronic facilities and command and control systems for troops and weapons, as well as electronic information support and counteraction to enemy reconnaissance technical means; type of combat support.

The purpose of electronic warfare is to disorganize the control of forces (troops), reduce the effectiveness of reconnaissance, the use of weapons and military equipment by the enemy, as well as ensure the stability of the systems and means of controlling one's own forces (troops) and weapons.

Electronic warfare is divided into actions to temporarily disrupt the operation of enemy electronic equipment (jamming) and actions associated with long-term (or permanent) disabling of this equipment (forceful defeat).

Components of electronic warfare

Electronic jamming

Maintenance of aircraft radio interference station AN / ALQ-184

Electronic suppression - a set of measures and actions to disrupt (disrupt) the work or reduce the effectiveness of the enemy's combat use of electronic systems and means by exposing their receiving devices to electronic interference. Includes radio, radio engineering, optoelectronic and hydroacoustic suppression. Electronic suppression is provided by the creation of active and passive interference, the use of decoys, traps and other methods.

Electronic protection

Electronic defense - a set of measures and actions of troops (forces) for electronic destruction of enemy radio-electronic objects, electronic protection of their own electronic objects, as well as electronic information support.

Electronic intelligence

Electronic intelligence - the collection of intelligence information based on the reception and analysis of electromagnetic radiation. Electronic reconnaissance uses both intercepted signals from communication channels between people and technical means, as well as signals from operating radars, communication stations, radio interference stations and other electronic means.

Comprehensive technical control

Electromagnetic defeat

Electromagnetic impact (impulse) that disables the electronic, communication and power equipment of the enemy. The striking effect is achieved by inducing induction currents. It was first noted during nuclear explosions in the atmosphere.

Currently, magnetrons are used to create a damaging pulse. Electromagnetic destruction systems are in service in the United States and other NATO countries.

Story

For the first time, electronic warfare was used by the forces of the Russian Navy during the Russo-Japanese War. On April 15, 1904, during the artillery shelling, which the Japanese squadron conducted on the inner road of Port Arthur, the radio station of the Russian battleship Pobeda and the coastal post " golden mountain"By creating deliberate interference, they seriously hampered the transmission of telegrams from enemy spotter ships.

Nevertheless, radio equipment at that time was mainly used to provide communications, identify enemy communication channels and intercept information transmitted through them. Preference was given to the interception of radio transmissions, rather than their suppression. However, during the First World War, radio interference began to be used occasionally to disrupt radio communications between the headquarters of armies, corps and divisions and between warships. At the same time, special radio interference stations already appeared in the German army at that time.

In the period between the world wars, radio communication was actively developing, means of radio direction finding, radio control and radar appeared. As a result, the concept of command and control and interaction between the ground forces, the Air Force and the Navy is radically changing. All this led to the further development of methods and techniques for counteracting enemy electronic equipment.

During the Second World War, the participating countries actively used the means of electronic and hydroacoustic suppression. Special units and subunits of radio interference were formed and widely used to ensure combat operations. A lot of experience has been accumulated in reconnaissance and the creation of radio interference, as well as electronic protection.

In the post-war period, the development of electronic warfare equipment continues. There are new means of ship-based and aircraft-based radio interference.

AT modern wars and military conflicts, the role of electronic warfare continues to grow. The development and adoption by many states of high-precision and high-tech weapons leads to the emergence of new objects of radio-electronic influence. The use of anti-radar missiles significantly reduces the survivability of modern electronic equipment (radar, air defense systems) built on the basis of active radar equipment. Wide application satellite systems for reconnaissance, communications and navigation makes it necessary to neutralize them, including through electronic jamming. Portable means of electronic reconnaissance and jamming are being developed to combat new means of communication and navigation, search for and neutralize radio explosives and other devices for remote detonation. Electronic warfare tools have received the possibility of system-software influence on the automated control system and on other computer systems.

XXI Century

Electronic warfare in Russia

Development of electronic warfare

• Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
• Research Center for Operational and Strategic Justifications of the 24th Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
• Research Center for Electronic Weapons, 14th Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
• Research Communications Center 34 Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
• Federal State Research Center for Electronic Warfare and Evaluation of the Efficiency of Decreasing the Visibility of the Russian Defense Ministry

EW specialists training

• Voronezh Higher Military School of Radio Electronics

Military Space Academy. A.F. Mozhaisky

Training of EW Specialists of the Navy

• Higher special officer classes
• Naval Institute of Radio Electronics. A.S. Popova
• Tambov Interspecific Training Center for Electronic Warfare Specialists

Training of civilian EW specialists

• Baltic State Technical University "Voenmeh"
• Ryazan State Radio Engineering University
• Voronezh State Technical University (until 2009)
• Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service
• St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications named after prof. M. A. Bonch-Bruevich

see also

Notes

Literature

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candidate of technical sciences

Air-based electronic warfare equipment (EW) is subdivided into systems and means of group and individual protection (IS). All aircraft (LA) are equipped with IS systems designed to protect against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles, and specialized aircraft designed for for solving electronic warfare tasks from the barrage zone or when following with a strike group.

In the process of formation new structure systems and means of air-based electronic warfare, tasks are being implemented to ensure the interaction of SSREB not between individual platforms, but directly between the means themselves. This, with an appropriate level of organization tied to intranetwork computing facilities, should make it possible to increase the efficiency of solving electronic warfare problems through the most optimal use of available resources.

Such an approach is being actively implemented in the US Armed Forces, on the example of which it is possible to identify the directions for the development of SSREB for various purposes, as well as the main forms of their application. During the first decade of the 21st century, various options for the formation of a new air-based SSREB structure were considered, including the creation of a new specialized EW aircraft and the use of EW unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) based on combat UAVs being developed,

Scheme of a phased change in the organization of the use of air-based REE systems and means

Views of the US military leadership on the formation of the air structure of electronic warfare systems and means, currently being implemented

The principle of operation of the system of optoelectronic countermeasures to missile attack type LAIRCM

US Air Force specialists put a lot of effort into creating a new specialized electronic warfare aircraft based on the B-52N strategic bomber, designed to solve electronic warfare tasks from the barrage zone, which have been assigned to the ES-130 Compass Call system for quite a long time. Work began in 2002, and three years later, in 2005, the program was closed due to cost overruns - the cost of the aircraft increased from 1 to 7 billion dollars.

In 2007, another attempt was made to create an aircraft based on the B-52H strategic bomber, leading electronic warfare from the loitering zone. As part of this work, a CCJ jamming station was created with a range of about 400 km. At the same time, the B-52H aircraft was considered as a demonstration platform, but in early 2009 the program was closed again.

After that, the US Air Force focused on the use of less expensive options that provide for the use of electronic warfare systems and means directly in the area of ​​combat missions.

The ES-130N "Compass Call" remains the only system in the US Armed Forces that operates from the barrage zone. To extend its service life, a phased modernization is being carried out. During the modernization of the system, its capabilities are expanded - from suppressing networks of military control systems to suppressing systems cellular communication that can be used by terrorist groups.

The following additional tasks are considered:
- electronic jamming (REP) systems of shortwave, radio relay and satellite communications of military and state administration;
- REP detection radar meter and decimeter ranges from barrage zones;
- conducting radio and electronic reconnaissance in order to form real-time target designations on open communications centers and enemy radars for the use of systems and means precision weapons air-to-ground and ground-to-ground classes.

In total, it is planned to have 12 modernized ES-130N Compass Call aircraft in service, which can be operated for at least another 10-15 years.

The solution of similar tasks in the interests of the British Armed Forces is assigned to the Nimrod Mk 1 aircraft, which are being replaced by the Mimrod Mk 4 modification.

Currently, in the United States, specialized electronic warfare aircraft that solve the tasks of group defense when flying with a strike group are the EA-6B Prowler aircraft, which is gradually being decommissioned, and the EA-18G Growler, which is going to replace it.

To extend the service life of the EA-6B aircraft, the ICAP III program is being implemented, the purpose of which is to improve the systems and means of opening the combat situation. It is noted that, in addition to suppressing the radar of enemy weapon control systems, an increasing importance is attached to suppression of communication radio-electronic systems (RES)) as well as issues of ensuring the security of coastal areas by suppressing ship navigation radars.

One of the main RES equipment within the framework of the ICAP III program is the AN / ALQ-218 digital radar signal receiver with a frequency range up to 20 GHz, which provides detection, identification and location of the radiation source.

AN / ALQ-218 is the first receiver that provides selective suppression of enemy radio equipment by a jamming station at specific frequencies and allows jamming radars with frequency hopping. It can be used to target anti-radar missiles of the AGM-88 HARM type.

The upgraded EA-6V Prowler EW aircraft may remain in service until 2018.

EW aircraft EA-18G "Growler" of the US Navy is designed for fire destruction and electronic warfare of ground and ship radars, as well as radio communication networks and radio control lines of enemy air defense systems when it is located mainly in combat formations. The aircraft has greater maneuverability than the EA-6B Prowler. It can successfully fly with a strike group consisting of F/A-18, F-16 and F-15E fighters.

The EA-18G electronic warfare aircraft, like the EA-6B, will be equipped (after minor modifications) with hardware and software created under the ICAP III program. It is capable of carrying up to five containers with simultaneously operating AN / ALQ-99 jamming stations. However, in conventional equipment, the EA-18G will be equipped with two containers with jamming stations, an external fuel tank, an AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile and a missile medium range AIM-120C AMRAAM air-to-air class.

Instead of the AN/USQ-1I3 communication radio interference station, which is used on the EA-6B aircraft, the AN/ALQ-227 station is installed on the EA-18G. It is a separate receiver, not a receiver with jammers like the AN/USQ-113.

The transmitters of the new containerized jamming station will use solid state elements instead of traveling wave tubes. In addition, it will be connected to two antenna devices, which will allow more efficient control of the RES suppression modes.

The developers are solving the issue of using the AN / ALQ-214 on-board jamming signal generator to suppress the enemy's electronic equipment while simultaneously using the radar with the AN / APG-79 (V) AFAR.

The EA-18G, as well as the EA-6B, will be equipped with advanced communication systems. The terminal of the multifunctional information distribution system MIDS must provide retargeting for a coordinated attack by several combat platforms (manned and UAVs). Integration of line-of-sight communications systems "Link-16" / multifunctional information distribution system MIDS with a promising multi-purpose tactical satellite terminal MATT is designed to provide a high degree situational awareness. The combined use of MIDS, MATT and AN / ALQ-218 systems will provide situational discovery and information exchange capabilities that are not comparable to the capabilities of earlier specialized electronic warfare platforms.

One of the main improvements in the field of electronic warfare equipment of the EA-18G aircraft compared to the EA-6B will be the presence of the INCANS interference cancellation system. which will make it possible to interpret up to 85% of the onboard communications equipment when jamming the enemy's electronic equipment (the use of communication systems in the suppression mode on the EA-6V was a difficult problem).

Between 2013 and 2015, the US Navy plans to acquire about 90 EA-18G Growlers.
UAVs in service and promising, fighters, bombers and transport aviation aircraft can be equipped with EW systems in a container design for solving IZ tasks. The advantage of such systems will be the possibility of their use on aircraft to solve specific problems. The disadvantage of container systems remains a possible increase in the unmasking signs of an aircraft and a decrease in its maneuverability. The emergence of new containers is possible in 2012.

The US Air Force Research Laboratory is conducting research into a new generation of jamming stations that can operate with maximum efficiency in today's complex electronic environment. The efforts of the developers are aimed at implementing the capabilities of selective suppression of enemy electronic systems and means ("cognitive suppression"). Wherein Special attention directed to the development of appropriate software. New jamming stations should ensure the suppression of a wide range of enemy electronic equipment (communications, navigation, radar, etc.) using modern facilities and methods of electronic protection "at the same time without disrupting the functioning of the RES of their own and allied forces, as well as civilian RES.

In order to create a new sensor in the relevant department of the US Air Force Research Laboratory, a contract was awarded in the amount of 2.45 million dollars for a period of up to six years. During this time, the hardware and software new jamming stations for further testing in conditions as close as possible to combat.

Such jamming stations can be installed both on specialized EW aircraft and on conventional strategic and tactical aircraft to provide IS.

Almost all aerial platforms are currently equipped with systems and personal protective equipment. The most modern integrated IS systems include the AN / ALR-94 system of the F / A-22 fighter and the EW system of the US F-35 fighter.

The AN / ALR-94 is equipped with a set of common antennas that perform functions determined by operational requirements, and it is also possible to reprogram it during flight. The use of common antennas is a promising technology. The result obtained can be manifested in the use of the same antennas for various purposes (up to ten functions per antenna). Ultimately, to solve all the problems of communication, navigation, identification of "friend or foe", radar detection and electronic warfare, about five antennas will be required instead of 20-25, as on a conventional combat aircraft.

The solution to the problem of electronic warfare with the help of UAVs is directed against the enemy's radar and its control and communication systems. For this, it was originally planned to use two types of means: false targets (LC) of the ADM-160 MALD type, specially equipped UAVs. The latter meant the use of combat UAVs developed in the US Air Force and Navy, equipped with appropriate electronic warfare equipment. But later, to set up electronic interference in the immediate vicinity of the enemy's RES, it was decided to use the L Ts, in particular MALD-J, equipped with a jamming transmitter

It is supposed to use the ADM-I60 MALD LC from B-1B, B-2A, B-52H, F-15, F-16, F-35 and F / A-22 aircraft. as well as from combat UAVs. The B-52N strategic bomber on external slings will be able to carry up to 16 laser points, the F-16 fighter - four.

An analogue of the LC ADM-160 MALD is ITALD (ADM-14 / C), developed jointly by the American company Northrop-Grumman and the Israeli IMI for the US Navy. It is designed to generate signals identical to the signatures of the protected platform.

The ITALD LC is an upgraded version of the TALD LC used in Iraq (ADM-141). The flight path is laid down in the program, and navigation support is provided by means of the global positioning system GPST of the inertial system and a radar altimeter. The principle of using "fire and forget". The composition of the REP equipment may vary depending on the tasks to be solved. It is possible to use a system of optoelectronic suppression.

The issue of installing the ITALD LC in the British Air Force on GR-7/9 Harrier attack aircraft and in the Australian Air Force on F-18 Hornet fighters is being considered.

The main directions for further modernization of the ITALD LC are: increasing the maneuverability, flight range and efficiency of ECM measures. The possibility of using a reduced model of a false target on a UAV is being investigated.

Complexes of towed LC in the next 10-15 years will continue to be actively developed in such states as the USA, Germany, Great Britain, Sweden. The power of the signals emitted by these targets can exceed 4 kW. One of the factors limiting the spread of towed LC complexes in the world arms market is the lack of a single standard. For example, LC "Ariel" (Great Britain) and AN / ALE-55 (USA) have different sizes, which does not allow them to be placed on the same launcher.

Towed by a fiber-optic cable, radar LCs are the main means of protecting the European EF2000 fighter from monopulse tracking radars. Used LC "Ariel" not only provide repetition of the received signals. With the help of systems and means of electronic support, a threat is detected, its location is determined, identification is made, and a suppression signal is generated on board the aircraft. Then it is converted into a modulated laser pulse and transmitted via a 100-m cable to a LC equipped with a transmitter.

The power of the emitted LC signal is regulated depending on the power of the radar signal and the effective scattering area of ​​the aircraft, which change depending on the angle. Those radars that use the tracking method during the scanning process are not able to distinguish a false target from a real one.

Further development of active LCs towed using a fiber-optic cable is associated with the implementation in them of the possibility of switching the radiation pattern, correlated jamming from an aircraft and the LC towed by it.

In addition to integrated electronic warfare systems, which are being developed in parallel with the carrier aircraft, complexes are currently being created for aircraft that have been in operation for a long time. An example of such work is the IDECM RF FM complex, originally developed for the US Navy F / A-18E / F carrier-based attack aircraft, as well as AN / ALQ-211 SIRFC for US Army helicopters.

The results of the analysis of hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan have made significant changes in the views of the military leadership on the use of electronic warfare systems and means. To a large extent, this raised the issue of increasing the level of protection of helicopters.

On combat helicopters and support helicopters, the use of an integrated IS system is becoming standard, including warning systems for radar and laser radiation, missile launch, systems for ejecting consumable LCs in the radar and infrared ranges, and an infrared jamming station.

To counter threats in the IR range, US and UK firms, such as Easterline and Chemring, have expanded the production of basic magnesium-teflon-viton (MTV) IR LCs, in particular M206 and 118MTV, and advanced ones, such as pyrophoric M21L kinematic M2I2 and de-banded M118. These types of LC in the next few years will form the basis of helicopters from portable anti-aircraft weapons systems in the IR range.

One of the wishes of helicopter crews is to reduce the number of types of IR LCs by increasing their degree of versatility. On the this moment warning systems do not provide proper identification of threats, which entails the simultaneous use of different LCs.

The air forces of such states as the USA, Great Britain, Israel and a number of others, laser countermeasures in the infrared range are installed on helicopters. Over the past 20 years, technologies for the production of such systems have come a long way - from the use of flash lamps to more efficient and reliable multi-band laser sources. Although it was previously believed that laser systems would replace IR lasers with their ejection devices, at present the latter continue to be actively used.

The main factor stimulating the development of aviation systems and countermeasures in the infrared range is the presence in the world of a large number of weapons with thermal homing systems.

The current generation of US countermeasure systems in the infrared range include the following: AN / ALQ-212 (V) ATIRCM, the optical-electronic countermeasures (OEP) system for tactical aircraft TADIRCM and the unified missile attack warning system AN / AAR-57 (V ) CMWS. The AN/AAQ-24 "Nemesis" and LA1RCM OEP systems for large aircraft are widely used.

Improving OED systems involves the use of a multi-band laser facility, as well as the miniaturization of the hardware.

Thus, work continues to form a unified structure of airborne electronic warfare systems and means. The leadership in this matter remains with the United States. In other leading foreign countries, the same direction of the main efforts is observed. A feature of the structure being created will be to ensure the possibility of the integrated use of electronic warfare equipment deployed on various platforms, both manned and unmanned. This requires integration into a single information and communication space, as well as the improvement of computing systems, in particular, through the use of new software.

One of the key directions in the development of equipment designed for jamming is to provide the possibility of selective suppression of RES.

In addition, the possibilities for the use of REB equipment with other operating REFs on board the carrier are being explored. All new SSREB models and methods of their use are tested in real combat conditions in zones of armed conflicts, which stimulates work on their further development.

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Russia has put "an umbrella of a very cunning system" over Syria

Russian electronic warfare systems have proven to be highly effective and can be considered as an asymmetric weapon for new generation wars.

The withdrawal of the main Russian forces from Syria did not save USA and their allies in NATO from a headache, writes Military Review. The work of Russian electronic warfare means is being actively discussed in the Western community. The reason for such close attention, apparently, is that Russian technology capable of closing large areas where modern high-tech weapons and military equipment are becoming ineffective.

This is very disliked by those who previously widely and successfully used their electronic warfare equipment in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, Libya, and the Balkans. But the advantage that amused our "friends" in this area is a thing of the past, writes the Russian portal.

The Americans themselves were the first to announce this. In particular, Lieutenant General Ben Hodges (Commander of US Forces in Europe), Ronald Pontius (Deputy Chief of Cyber ​​Command), Colonel Jeffrey Church (Head of the EW Department of the Ground Forces), Philip Breedlove (at that time Commander-in-Chief of the NATO Allied Forces in Europe).

With reference to the latest edition Daily OSNet reported that in the zone of operation of the Russian military grouping, American troops and their NATO allies became blind and deaf on the ground, in the air and in space - in a "bubble" with a diameter of about 600 kilometers. Earlier, according to Breedlove, Moscow “blew” such “bubbles” over the Black and Baltic Seas. He also spoke about the breathtaking capabilities of Russian electronic warfare systems, which are capable of creating vast areas А2/AD (anti-access/area denial).

They should be understood as zones of guaranteed prohibition for the enemy's access and any opposition to the use of his own weapons. Everything, as in the famous song of Edita Piekha: “I don’t see anything, I don’t hear anything, I don’t know anything, I won’t tell anyone anything.”

And what actually happened? At one time, we did not hysteria about the use of Western electronic warfare systems in Yugoslavia or Iraq. Apparently, there are good reasons for such a nervous reaction of our sworn friends. Only a real effect could cause a breakdown of those who do not even think about the possible superiority of Russia in some military matters.

Situation control levers

With the escalation of the current electronic warfare, it would be foolish not to use our capabilities to protect the Russian group and inflict maximum damage on terrorist formations. After the destruction of our aircraft by a Turkish fighter, Deputy General Director for Foreign Economic Affairs of the Radio Engineering Concern Vega, Lieutenant General Evgeny Buzhinsky stated: “Russia will be forced to use means of suppression and electronic warfare”.

What exactly do we have in Syria?

The first can presumably be called a ground mobile complex "Krasukha-4", which serves to set up broadband active interference to suppress radio-emitting means of reconnaissance and data transmission of space, air and ground-based at ranges of 150-300 kilometers. The complex is effective for countering radio-electronic means (RES) of reconnaissance satellites of the type Lacrosse and Onyx, AWACS and Sentinel aircraft, as well as drones.

With a high degree of probability, we can talk about the use of the Khibiny aircraft multifunctional electronic warfare complex, which became widely known after it completely crushed reconnaissance and control systems, as well as the Aegis missile defense system of the American destroyer Donald Cook in the Black Sea. "Khibiny" can be a group means of protecting aircraft from all existing anti-aircraft and aviation weapons. In this capacity, the complex has proven itself with better side in 2008 during the operation to force Georgia to peace.

In September, two electronic reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft of the Il-20 type arrived at the Khmeimim airbase. With a complex of various sensors, antennas and other optoelectronic means, these machines are capable of solving assigned tasks for 12 hours of flight in any weather and climatic conditions, day and night. It was also reported about the transfer of complexes to Syria "Borisoglebsk-2", which today are considered one of the most difficult in the world in their class.

Others could be used to create an electronic umbrella on the border with Turkey. the latest tools EW. To suppress radars, disrupt the operation of guidance, control and communications systems - complexes such as "Lever", "Moscow", "Mercury", "Chopper". The latter is based on the Il-22, which is equipped with side antennas and a cable with a transmitter that unwinds in flight for several hundred meters. Along with these electronic warfare equipment, disposable targeted jamming transmitters could also be used to protect our aircraft and helicopters.

It is impossible to exclude the use to combat radio-controlled landmines, improvised explosive devices and high-precision weapons, as well as to disrupt cellular communications and in the VHF range of the EW complex "Infauna" and small-sized jammers of the type "Forest". The media reported on a likely demonstration of the capabilities of active jamming stations "Lever-AB" and "Vitebsk". The first can be installed on any military equipment and suppress enemy control systems and air defense systems.

According to the chief of the electronic warfare troops of the RF Armed Forces, Major General Yuri Lastochkin, the developed means make it possible to provide the possibility of radio reconnaissance and radio suppression of communication systems for collective use, covert, selective blocking of subscriber terminals for cellular communications of the enemy. Experts believe that electronic warfare systems approximately double the capabilities of ground troops and increase the survivability of aviation by 25-30 times.

This song can't be silenced...

Taking into account the potential and purpose of our electronic warfare equipment, one of the main tasks in Syria was to cover the Russian military group and the Khmeimim airbase from possible air and ground strikes, as well as to protect personnel and equipment from being hit by radio-controlled land mines and improvised explosive devices.

Solution efficiency in this case is closely connected with measures to protect their RES from technical intelligence and electronic countermeasures. The need for this is due known facts transfer of intelligence information to the armed opposition and terrorist formations by special services Turkey, USA, Saudi Arabia and other countries.

Other, no less important tasks of electronic warfare equipment are constant monitoring of the electronic situation in the areas where their group and the Khmeimim airbase are based and strict compliance with the rules of electromagnetic compatibility to ensure the normal functioning of their own electronic equipment.

To ensure high-precision fire damage command posts and other important objects, the problem of determining their location was solved by establishing the coordinates of the radio-emitting means located on them. It is also known about the suppression of ground and space-based radio communications, drone control channels and data transmission from them.

Finally, important condition reconciliation of the warring parties has become an information confrontation on the air using electronic warfare.

Thus, Syria turned out to be a training ground where important experience was gained in real combat conditions, including in the confrontation with the RES of the developed countries of the West. It allowed us to identify the strengths and weaknesses of our technology, to become the basis for further improving the capabilities and methods of its application. Much, for obvious reasons, remains outside the scope of public information. But what is already known allows us to draw some conclusions.

The first and, probably, the main one: electronic warfare equipment is one of the main asymmetric means of waging wars of a new generation. In the West, they are stubbornly called hybrid and are trying to shift their authorship to Russia. Today we are accused of allegedly being the first to wage such a war, which resulted in the annexation of Crimea. But much earlier, there was a “non-contact” aggression of the Western coalition led by USA, as a result of which a unified Yugoslavia. And it was the hybrid wars, planned and unleashed by the same forces, that turned out to be the cause of the current deplorable fate Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, situations in Syria and the catastrophic refugee situation in Europe. It is obvious.

The main capabilities of electronic warfare equipment should be hidden from potential adversaries as much as possible, and the tactics of their use should be based on surprise. This will not allow taking preventive measures, and in combination with the principles of mass, focusing on the main direction (priority objects), it will ensure the achievement of the set goals.

Extremely important and the fact that the basis for the creation of our electronic warfare equipment should be domestic components. Otherwise, as experience shows, this can become our sore spot, which will not fail to hit with sanctions by opponents. A vivid example of this is the state and combat readiness of the main models of Syrian equipment, which today is 50% or less.

With further improvement of domestic electronic warfare means, it is imperative to increase their selectivity and purposefulness of the impact on the enemy's RES. This will minimize the negative impact on the operation of their electronic systems.

At present, one of the main directions should be considered the active development and creation of electronic warfare equipment with millimeter and terahertz operating frequency ranges. Today they are being actively mastered by manufacturers of new-generation RES and high-precision weapons. What will it give? So, if in the lower bands there can be 10 working channels, then at a frequency of 40 GHz there are already hundreds of them. Therefore, to "close" them, more sophisticated automated electronic warfare tools will be required.

Another important conclusion: The West is concerned about our successes in this area and stimulated to improve their electronic warfare equipment, methods of their application. There is no doubt that our “friends” will find finance for this, especially in the context of the ongoing anti-Russian hysteria. Therefore, the very valuable combat experience gained should be used to the maximum by the military and electronic warfare equipment manufacturers for its further development and maintaining its leading position.

Russia drew the right conclusions from the war with Georgia in 2008. The current successes confirm this. Today, according to Yuri Lastochkin, our electronic warfare equipment surpasses foreign analogues in terms of range, nomenclature of targets, and other parameters. At the same time, the share of modern weapons and military equipment in EW troops is 46%. According to the state defense order, about 300 basic and more than a thousand small-sized electronic warfare equipment were delivered.

Some in the West, not without a share of gloating, savored the information about the Turkish latest system electronic warfare "Coral" (koral), which, they say, will nullify the capabilities of our S-400 air defense system. Without a shadow of embarrassment, they took on faith the statement of the General Staff Turkish army, as if he would disable all Russian radar systems in Syria. Indeed, "Coral" with a range of about 150 kilometers is designed to suppress modern ground, sea and air-based radars.

But, firstly, those who are at least a little familiar with the specifics of our anti-aircraft missile systems, can say that they are created taking into account possible electronic countermeasures. Secondly, confirmed evidence of the capabilities of the Coral has not yet appeared. Thirdly, highly effective anti-jamming measures have already been implemented in the S-400 air defense system, which will not allow us to drown out our means.

The report of the US Army Foreign Forces Research Administration noted that today Russia has a great potential for electronic warfare, and the political and military leadership understands the importance of such means of warfare. “Their growing ability to blind and disable digital communication systems can help them (Russian. - A.S

Combat operations in modern conditions are not only shooting from weapons, but also the impact on military equipment enemy by electronic means. For the first time such an attempt was successfully made on April 15, 1904 by acting. Commander of the Pacific Squadron, Vice Admiral P.P. Ukhtomsky. 112 years have passed since that moment, and during this time, of course, not only the tasks have changed, but also the means of electronic warfare. Industry experts told the website of the Zvezda TV channel about what weapons are already in service with the Russian army and what electronic warfare systems are being developed. In this case, the simplest radio stations were used. Since that moment, only the principle has not changed - interference in the radio channel, but the means of jamming and the means of countering them have been seriously developed. Today Russian army receives the most modern means of electronic intelligence, interference and suppression of enemy weapons. Last year alone, the Russian Armed Forces received nine Moscow-1 electronic intelligence stations, 10 Rychag-AV jamming helicopters, eight electronic intelligence and suppression stations " Krasukha-2", 15 sets of the Krasukha-4 reconnaissance and suppression station and 20 sets of the Rtut-BM electronic intelligence and protection station. The Radioelectronic Technologies Concern, which is the developer and supplier of electronic warfare equipment, already this year handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense several Khibiny complexes of a stackable composition for the Su-34, which allow turning this fighter-bomber into a full-fledged electronic warfare aircraft capable of protecting not only itself, but the entire air group. “We proceed from the concept of universality - that is, if necessary, in any airfield tactical aviation aircraft can be retrofitted necessary means for conducting electronic warfare. It is cheaper and very effective,” the KRET press service said. The Su-34 can be used as a full-fledged jammer, unlike the American counterpart F-15E, which takes on board only personal protective equipment capable of breaking through any air defense system. At the same time, the Khibiny surpass the American counterpart in key characteristics. "Blind" adversary It should be noted that electronic warfare equipment is also effective when installed on helicopters. In April 2016, the Western Military District received two Mi-8 MTPR-1 helicopters equipped with unique Rychag-AV jamming stations. (hyperlink) These systems are capable of completely blinding the enemy within a radius of several hundred kilometers, thus providing group protection for aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, ground equipment and ships from enemy air attacks and air defense strikes. At the same time, a database of different means threats to covered objects, which allows it to determine the type of target and select the most effective interference for it. shortest time determine the source of signals by its signature and promptly perform the optimal impact on it.
It is worth noting that this year the KRET concern is completing the development of the Rychag-ABM helicopter advanced electronic warfare complex, which will begin to enter the troops in 2017. performance characteristics surpasses all analogues existing in the world, ”the press service told the website of the Zvezda TV channel. Promising electronic warfare To deprive the enemy of communication means to sow chaos in his ranks. And the fighters of the electronic warfare units are able to do this perfectly. They regularly work out tasks to suppress enemy cellular and short-wave communications. In real combat conditions, this can be of tremendous importance. For example, enemy fire spotters will not be able to send coordinates to their aviation and artillery units by mobile phone. The day before, electronic warfare fighters in the Khabarovsk Territory covered an area of ​​hundreds of kilometers with a dome of electromagnetic waves. This made powerless not only aviation, but also space satellites of a mock enemy.
The new ground-based station, which KRET is currently working on, will be able to protect all species and genera Russian troops from high-precision weapons, including aerospace-based attack weapons. The press service does not disclose data on a new serious project, stipulating that development work is underway on it, which will be completed next year. In general, much attention is paid to the development of new means of communication and electronic warfare in Russia. For these purposes, the United Instrument-Making Corporation is creating a whole production cluster in the Tambov region. “A single management is being formed for all scientific and production structures, the task of which is to build on their basis an advanced defense cluster in the field of communications and electronic warfare, operating on the principle of a “single conveyor””, - the OPK report says. Electronic warfare equipment and equipment were produced and continue to be produced by the factories of the Tambov group: Oktyabr, Revtrud, Tambovapparat and the Tambov Research Institute of Radio Engineering Efir. Each enterprise will take its place in the overall technological chain - from the development of prototypes of equipment to its testing and mass production. This will avoid internal competition and ensure full utilization of production capacities. In turn, the Radioelectronic Technologies Concern (KRET) began preparations for serial production strapdown inertial navigation system (SINS) for aviation and ground vehicles. “In 2017, we plan to complete this project, the cost of which is about 12–14 billion rubles,” the press service of KRET told the website of the Zvezda TV channel. navigation with high accuracy even without communication with satellites. “First of all, they are needed for military equipment, but in recent times these systems have become increasingly installed on board civilian airliners and drones. The demand for these systems in the world today is very high,” commented KRET. In particular, the promising platform "BINS-2015", which has been developed over the past two years, is planned to be installed on MS-21 aircraft and for advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. Electronic warfare equipment for export Recall that, according to the instruction of the President of Russia, the modernization of the equipment of the Russian troops will be basically completed by 2020. This, of course, does not mean that after 2020 there will be no state defense order, but its volume will decrease significantly. In this regard, the Russian defense industry will have to level the negative impact of these changes. And this work is already underway. In particular, the vector of the main efforts of the KRET concern will shift towards exports and increasing the production of civilian products. “The share of exports today is about 18%. By 2017, we expect to bring this share up to about 25%. For this, we have to do a lot of work,” the press service of the concern said.
Apart from avionics, which is supplied abroad as part of Russian military and civil aircraft and helicopters, KRET supplies foreign partners with export modifications of the Khibiny and President-S complexes. These are Krasukha-2, Krasukha-4 and Moscow-1. They have export passports, and we can supply this equipment to the foreign market through the military-technical cooperation,” the press service commented. In this regard, the market for civilian products is receiving more and more attention. KRET has a huge amount of developments that can be transferred to the civil sphere. In recent years, the Russian defense complex has been working to systematize these developments and transform them into finished products for the market.