The Stupor UAV suppression complex is involved in the Special Operation
The other day it became known that the first portable electronic warfare systems "Stupor" got into the units of the Russian army and the militia of Donbass. These products are designed to counter and suppress enemy unmanned aerial vehicles, and have already shown their capabilities. Such complexes are of great interest to the armies, and new deliveries are now expected.
Equipment in the troops
The appearance of Stupor products in parts on the night of July 6 was reported by the TASS agency, citing its source in law enforcement agencies. It is reported that such equipment is already actively used against enemy UAVs in the western part of the DPR, but without specifying the exact areas. "Stupors" are easy to use, and also show high efficiency.
Literally a couple of hours after TASS, Izvestia wrote about the Stupors. In addition, the publication published a short video from the Special Operations zone. On it, a fighter from an unnamed unit showed such a device and spoke about it. In particular, he demonstrated the main method of combat use of "Stupor" and described the resulting effect.
Also on July 6, the RT online publication published an interview with Dmitry Klochko, the founder and head of Location Masterskaya LLC, who developed and produces products of the Stupor series. He told how the new electronic warfare complex was created, how its production was launched and how the finished products ended up in the combat zone. Plans for the future have not yet been disclosed, tk. it all depends on potential customers.
According to D. Klochko, "Stupors" got into the troops at the initiative of the manufacturer. So, in the recent past, the "Location Workshop" sent a dozen such devices to the "Vostok" battalion (DPR) through volunteers. Not all complexes reached the addressee - on the way they somehow got to other "recipients". At the same time, all new operators tested unusual equipment and were satisfied.
UAV suppression complexes have also interested the Russian army. The manufacturing company even received a request from the command of one of the formations to supply several dozen Stupors to equip several units and divisions.
"Stupor" basic version
It is reported that the production of products is still carried out at the expense of the manufacturer, as well as at the expense of sponsorship. D. Klochko expects the latter news will draw attention to new complexes, and the flow of donations will grow. Accordingly, the rate of delivery of devices to our army and the Donbass militia will also increase.
From exhibition to fight
The company "Location workshop" or "Lokmas" was founded in 2016. By this time, its creators already had some experience and developments in the field of electronic warfare systems to counter light commercial UAVs. Based on this experience, a complex with the cipher "Stupor" was soon created. At the same time, it was designated not as an electronic warfare system, but as a “device for activating the rescue mode” (PARS) - this simplified the solution of some bureaucratic issues.
The finished PARS "Stupor" was first presented publicly at the military-technical forum "Army-2017". Like other developments of this class, it attracted the attention of specialists. In addition, law enforcement agencies became interested in the device. So, in 2018, several Stupors were used at the facilities of the World Cup. Also, this technique was tested in Syria. However, a full-fledged order for production for the armed forces or other government organizations never appeared.
Contents of delivery
To date, Lokmas has developed and is producing four variants of the Stupor PARS with different features and characteristics. Due to the correct designation and positioning, they do not belong to military or dual-use products. As a result, the complexes are available for order by any persons and structures - of course, if they are satisfied with the ratio of price and characteristics.
All existing "Stupors" are made in the form factor of a rifle. At the same time, Lokmas is already developing other versions of the system. It is planned to create a similar device in the form of a pistol, as well as larger devices for mounting on automobile or armored platforms. How soon they will appear and be ready for order is not reported.
Technical features
Products of the Stupor series are specialized electronic warfare equipment designed to suppress radio communication / control and navigation channels of commercial UAVs. Not receiving the necessary data or commands, the target drone switches to landing on the spot or returning to the launch point. Depending on various factors, such a switch takes from a few seconds to half a minute.
Regardless of the method of influence and the new mode of operation, the device stops performing its task. Accordingly, the enemy loses the ability to conduct reconnaissance in real time. At the same time, from a tactical point of view, a forced landing is preferable. It allows you to take the UAV as a trophy and remove the necessary information from it.
"Industrial" complex PARS-P
Pars "Stupor" of the basic version is made in a futuristic-looking plastic case 900 mm long and 260 mm high. Weight - 5,5 kg. In the front there is a large antenna casing, behind it is a control handle with a trigger. The back part is designed in the form of a butt with a recoil pad. A collimator sight for aiming is placed on top of the body.
The product is equipped with a 6W transmitter capable of operating in multiple bands. It provides for the suppression of the operating frequencies of the navigation systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Beidou. Interference is also exhibited at 2,4 GHz and 5,8 GHz frequencies used in radio communications and in the field of UAVs. The radio beam has a width of 15° and affects the target at ranges up to 500 m. The operator can select the operating range corresponding to the observed target. The built-in accumulator provides 4 h of work.
For use on the shore and on the water, the PARS-M device is proposed. It is smaller and lighter, and is also made in a sealed hull with positive buoyancy. There are several ranges, and the radiation power varies between 0,1-3 watts. The smaller capacity battery lasts for 3 hours.
The PARS-P complex is designed for industrial enterprises and takes into account the risk of negative impact on various instruments and infrastructure devices. To this end, the power has been reduced, and the range of effective suppression is limited to 250-300 m - the zone of confident visual recognition of the UAV.
Existing product range
Individuals and organizations are offered a "cottage" device PARS-K, designed to protect small plots and households. It is 490mm long and weighs only 1,6kg, and the 0,1W transmitter only works on 2,4GHz and 5,8GHz. Such characteristics are sufficient to suppress light commercial UAVs of popular models.
Promising direction
In connection with the development and widespread introduction of unmanned aviation different classes, in recent years in our country and abroad there has been an increased interest in various means of combating such equipment. In particular, the direction of specialized portable electronic warfare systems - “anti-drone guns” is being actively developed.
The Russian industry has already developed several samples of such a "weapons". They passed the necessary tests and showed both ease of use and sufficient characteristics to solve the intended tasks. Some samples, as it turns out, are being tested by real operation within the framework of the Special Operation in Ukraine. The combat zone is seriously different from the test site, but even in such conditions, electronic warfare systems cope with the tasks and help the army.
Considering the widest distribution of UAVs and the experience of their operation, it can be assumed that “anti-drone guns” will continue to develop and, as a result, will fully enter the fleet of equipment of our armed forces. Which of the currently existing models will go into service and will help the fighters in the future is unknown. These can be PARS of the Stupor series or any other systems from other domestic enterprises.
- Ryabov Kirill
- "Location workshop", "Izvestia"
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