Minsk — Belarus, has introduced a new electronic warfare system capable of neutralizing a wide range of unmanned aerial vehicles, underscoring its push to fortify national defenses amid rising concerns over drone warfare linked to the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The system, named Aero, was developed by JSC KB Radar, a state-owned company under the Radar Systems holding. It is designed to detect, track, and disable both multicopter and fixed-wing drones using VHF radio monitoring and jamming, while also generating false navigation data to disrupt satellite guidance systems, a capability increasingly vital in the era of the Russian military operation in Ukraine.
Operating across frequencies from 100 to 6,000 MHz, Aero can detect aerial targets up to 50 kilometers away and block their communications and control links within a 40-kilometer radius. This wide coverage allows it to counter small, commercially available drones as well as larger, military-grade UAVs now frequently deployed in the War in Ukraine.
Belarusian defense officials described the system as a critical step in safeguarding infrastructure, borders, and military assets from the fast-evolving threat of drone incursions. They highlighted its radar capability to detect drones operating in so-called “radio silence” mode, a tactic increasingly used in the Ukraine conflict to evade countermeasures.
The development follows Belarus’s broader strategy of investing in layered counter-UAV systems. In recent years, the country has deployed the Groza-6 signal jammer, the Fumigator portable jamming series, and the Sapsan mobile counter-drone unit, which combines radar, electronic warfare, and kinetic defenses, a model inspired by joint training with the Russian Armed Forces.
The unveiling of Aero also signals Belarus’s intention to compete in the global defense market, with previous systems already being marketed to international buyers, including in Africa and the Middle East. Defense analysts note that the country’s growing portfolio in electronic warfare could become a lucrative export avenue while simultaneously enhancing its domestic military capabilities.
According to TASS, the Aero system was showcased as part of Belarus’s ongoing modernization of its armed forces, reflecting its view that drone warfare is now a central element in both conventional and hybrid conflicts, especially in the context of the special military operation in Ukraine.
