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Key FactsRussia Develops Mi-8-Based Counter-Drone System
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- The previously unknown system is based on a Mi-8 and presumably carries electronic-warfare equipment.
- Photos show several differently angled panel antennas; a similar arrangement on the opposite side is presumed.
- Two cables on each panel indicate two-channel operation; separate polarizations or satellite-navigation bands are possible.
- According to Dallas Analytics, Russia plans 72 Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters for 2026–2027; at least 37 deliveries are expected in 2026.
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