The Ukrainian military has come to the realization that their electronic warfare systems are ineffective against the Russian Lancet suicide drone.
The Ukrainian military has been actively trying to counter the threat posed by Russian Lancet suicide attack drones using electronic warfare (EW) systems. Despite their efforts, it has become evident that Ukraine can only successfully neutralize these Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) when they are operating on autopilot mode. However, once the Lancet drones receive an attack order and come under the control of the enemy, the effectiveness of Ukraine’s countermeasures diminishes, and they become powerless in preventing an attack. As per the Ukrainian Army, the most effective way to neutralize the Lancet drone is to disrupt its signal from a distance, but this tactic necessitates a swift response. Unfortunately, in nearly 100% of instances, the drone manages to carry out precise attacks on Ukrainian military hardware before it can be jammed, as it operates as a suicide UAV. In 2021, the Russian Lancet suicide drone saw its first deployment on the Syrian battlefield. Since then, the technology has undergone further enhancements and is now proving to be more effective than any other Russian-made UAV.
The Lancet drones have been particularly effective in eliminating enemy military equipment located beyond the front lines, including artillery systems, air defenses, and even armored vehicles. As a result of the success of the Lancet drones, Moscow’s reliance on larger suicide attack drones like the Iranian-supplied Shahed-136 has diminished.
Overall, the Lancet drone’s performance has made it a valuable addition to Russia’s arsenal, enabling them to effectively target and neutralize enemy assets.
