The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has acquired Ai Petri SV counterintelligence systems to enhance protection against Russian drones. The move is part of Ukraine’s ongoing effort to improve battlefield technology and neutralise enemy drone threats. The systems were obtained through a defence contract and contributions from volunteers.
According to officials, the Defence Ministry has placed multiple orders for the Ai Petri SV systems, recognising their necessity on the front lines. The effectiveness of these systems has been confirmed, and production will continue. By the end of December 2024, Ukraine’s defence forces had deployed 90 Ai Petri SV systems, significantly strengthening the country’s air defence capabilities.
The Ai Petri SV system identifies Russian UAV operator positions and disrupts enemy first-person view drones. It consists of an electronic warfare station, a modern radar, and an anti-drone device. It is also equipped with satellite terminals, radio stations, generators, and vehicle-mounted components. The system is believed to use laser emitters to blind enemy drone optical systems.
Ukraine’s Electronic Warfare Industry
As of February 2025, more than 140 Ukrainian companies are producing electronic warfare equipment for military use. To support production, the government has introduced regulatory simplifications, fostered competition, and established government contracts for electronic warfare technology.
One of Ukraine’s most advanced electronic warfare developments is the Kraken Counter FPV F3 system, which has been mounted on Novator-2 armoured vehicles. The system is expected to enhance Ukraine’s ability to neutralise Russian drone threats.
Ukraine has also invested heavily in electronic warfare production. The Brave1 defence technology initiative has issued 13 grants worth £470,000 to Ukrainian companies for electronic warfare development. In October 2024, the Ministry of Defence’s procurement agency secured contracts worth £126 million for over 11,000 electronic warfare units, the majority of which are produced domestically.
Between September and October alone, Ukraine’s Defence Ministry allocated over £21 million to procure thousands of additional units to reinforce its electronic warfare capabilities. Most of these systems were manufactured within Ukraine, demonstrating the country’s growing self-sufficiency in defence technology.
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