Authored by Mac Slavo via SHTFplan.com,
While most western countries are reverting back to medieval technology to combat the use of drones, legendary Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov, makers of the AK series, has developed an advanced anti-drone gun.
Drones are now becoming more widely available, therefore, anti-drone technology is becoming a major field in the defense industry.
Of course, Kalashnikov is leading the pack in anti-drone warfare. Built on the MP-514K rifle system, the fully modular device comes equipped with interchangeable jamming units, which disrupt GPS, GLONASS, WiFi, and other electronic and radio signals, rendering drones inoperable. Due to its ability to block phone signals, the device also can be used to prevent remote detonation of improvised explosives.
Meet the REX-1.
For the first time in Russia, Kalashnikov Concern, the largest arms manufacturer in the country, showed off its electromagnetic anti-drone rifles at the Army-2017 expo in the Moscow Region. Prototypes of the REX-1 are also undergoing tests in some subunits of the Russian National Guard.
The gun has some fascinating features which makes it extremely effective. It is able to “fire” continuously for four hours. It can then be recharged for four hours using an ordinary 220-volt socket, or it can be connected to an additional battery for uninterrupted use. And, according to Nikita Khamitov, head of the special projects department at Zala Aero Group – the company that developed the new weapon and is part of Kalashnikov Concern, it’s possible to change each component in a matter of seconds, just like changing the magazine on an assault rifle.
“This radiomagnetic ‘gun’ suppresses the command and control channels of the world’s most commonly encountered drones. It’s also installed with a number of interchangeable electromagnetic and infrared units that suppress GSM, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo [the last three are various types of satellite navigation systems – RBTH], and other channels,” said Khamitov. -RBTH
Drones generally have two default modes in case communication is lost with the operator. They will either return to the start point or automatically land.
“In the latter case the drone will disappear from enemy radars, and you effectively have a new toy in your hands,” Khamitov added.
“A particular feature of the device is the possibility of not just neutralizing unmanned aerial vehicles but also explosive devices triggered by remote control – via a phone call or text message, as one sees in films. The gun shuts out all external signals and gives the combat engineer group time to arrive on the spot and completely eliminate the threat,” Khamitov said.
And it’s possible you could end up getting your hands on a REX-1 too. Well, the civilian version, anyway. According to Khamitov, a version of the gun could definitely be designed for the civilian market. Or course, not all its functions would be made available. For instance, in the civilian version, the GPS neutralizing device would not be included.
The price of the weapon will be determined when the subunits of the Federal National Guard Troops Service decide the number they want to procure. “Looking at the market, I think the civilian version of our system could cost around $5,000,” Khamitov said.
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I want one!
I'll take 3 so I can share.
In reply to I want one! by Thoresen
Now I finally have a good reason to take that trip to Russia and spend a weekend in Sochi. Vlad needs to make these things like popcorn.The kid down the block will freak when he watches his $500 quad copter spread all over the suburban sky.
In reply to I'll take 3 so I can share. by subversion
Just land something at 39.53.27.58N, 77.00.36.63W and be done with it. ...ever read the Clancy book "Debt of Honor" ???
In reply to Now I finally have a good by Manthong
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“Vlad needs to make these things like popcorn.” That is how “Kalash” became a household name.
In reply to Just land something at by Manthong
I am waiting for Nikki Haley to accuse Putin of preventing the otherwise imminent world peace (due to Nikki Haley's und John McCains's efforts) to break out due to these weapons of drone mass destruction (on CNN).
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mit der undt
In reply to I am waiting for Nikki Haley by giovanni_f
It's on my Xmas list!
In reply to mit der undt by Manthong
I can do without the GPS disabler… I can make one in the basement shop. ..and then none of my idiot neighbors will know where their home is.
In reply to It's on my Xmas list! by BennyBoy
This certainly puts a new twist on "Shopping at Amazon". Just like Christmas everyday. You won't know what you'll get, but it's the thought that counts.
In reply to I can do without the GPS by Manthong
Is that your house?
In reply to Just land something at by Manthong
SHTF DIY'ers should read up on spark gap generators. They can be made to target specific frequencies like say 900Mhz, 1575Mhz and 1227Mhz for example. Even in a high tech world, low tech devices like this can still be useful.
In reply to I'll take 3 so I can share. by subversion
True, but so few have the slightest clue how those two slotted holes in the wall "Magically" make things turn "on"A freind of mine, ex Hughes contractor, who had run an uplink in Afgahn while Russians were there for CIA, asked me if I could shut down cell fones... I said sure thing. I used a resonant RC (Tesla style) tuned spark gap - tuned for 1 Gh... and an old Pep-Boys Model-T Spark ignition coil...as HV supply, This was Inside the DC beltway, I turned it on, he looked at his fone, he got NO signal bars on his fone. Total cost was $10, And a bit of tin foil.
In reply to SHTF DIY'ers should read up by konputa
Great for getting that annoying biatch in the car in front of you, off the damned phone.
In reply to I want one! by Thoresen
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This is an honest to God story….. Two left turn lanes.. I am inside she is outside on a major intersection… There she was…. as we got the arrow, she just about ran me off the road… Cigarette in her mouth… baby on her lap… cell phone between her shoulder and ear…. YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS SHIT UP.
In reply to Great for getting that by HRClinton
Women drivers with cell phones should be illegal.
In reply to /* Style Definitions by Manthong
Male drivers with cell phones should be illegal. Seeing this every day in my commute, more frequently than women.
In reply to Women drivers with cell by JD59
Male drivers with cell phones should be illegal. Seeing this every day in my commute, more frequently than women. Or do you guys give free pass to men for doing the same shit?
In reply to Women drivers with cell by JD59
That's just bullshit.I have mastered driving while talking hands free while texting/blogging AND eating at the same time.......oh shit....LOOK OUT!!!.........
In reply to Male drivers with cell phones by Peanut Butter …
shit hanging from your rear view mirror should be
In reply to Women drivers with cell by JD59
Hehe! The Russians just raised the stakes a few notches. Love it!
In reply to I want one! by Thoresen
And you can probably throw it in mud, drive over it with a tank and when you pick it up it still works. John McStain and some other folks at the Pentagon must be really pissed about this new Russian gizmo. I couldn't be happier.
military drones: 5 - 13 million $anti-drone gun: ~ 15.000 $ with all the features Who's the smart one?What's the MIC going to do now? Well, throw a pile of cash to inventors:Air Force Wants Cheap Attack Drones It Can Lose In Warhttp://www.popsci.com/air-force-wants-cheap-attack-drones-it-can-lose-w…
Smart like foxez. Rooskies put the ass in asymetrical warfare, bitchez!
In reply to military drones: 5 - 13 by Grumbleduke
just take a regular weapon and shoot the mofo out of the sky.
Draws too much attention.
In reply to just take a regular weapon by _ConanTheLiber…
amermixikkans dont use "ordinary" 220 sockets :[
Noticed that, too. I guess they unplug your dryers and plug in the weapon to recharge it.
In reply to amermixikkans dont use by RattieNomNom
I believe most or all of Europe does use 220 and most American homes have an electric Dryer or easily accessable A/C disconnect.
In reply to Noticed that, too. I guess by Wahooo
Most of the world uses 220 vac as ordinary household electricity.
In reply to I believe most or all of by N2OJoe
Except for washer/dryer machines if on single phase. Otherwise, they'll need to make a 60Hz version or a voltage step-up transformer.
In reply to amermixikkans dont use by RattieNomNom
Amerkkians do not have 220 Volta. They vill have to buy convertor and plugged up nodule, about 10 bankrippted dolarski.
In reply to amermixikkans dont use by RattieNomNom
My new toy.Hydrogen Canon. Electrolyse water to hydrogen and oxygen. Into a combustion chamber. Piezoelectric igniter.Boom! Supersonic golf balls.Science is awesome!made from plumbing parts and its green too!
Great idea. But I'd use something better than golf balls.Especially if you fill the AP round with W h i t e P h o s p h o r. At SS speeds the kinetic E at impact will be something to behold. Although at SS speeds (3000+ fps), you could just use Tungsten rounds as AP rounds.
In reply to My new toy. Hydrogen Canon. by css1971
One can make shot shells from toilet roll cores and paper as wadding. Then whatever bits of metal are lying around.Honestly couldn't be easier.
In reply to Great idea. But I'd use by HRClinton
Try it out with Michell and Bary on their next golf outing.
In reply to My new toy. Hydrogen Canon. by css1971
Did it with calcium chloride 50 years ago. The cannons then used a flint and steel sparker. Hand made cannons were easy to build too.
In reply to My new toy. Hydrogen Canon. by css1971
Hmm... USS Donald Cook... USS Fitzgerald... USS McCain... I wonder.What a great piece of kit - Assad could use a few (especially down in the SW of his country).
My thoughts exactly. In a complex system, destruction or interruption is so much easier than maintaining smooth operation. Technology is great but you got to protect it.
In reply to Hmm... USS Donald Cook... USS by EuroPox
But how do you protect a $30,000 Swiss watch from a $5 hammer?
In reply to My thoughts exactly. In a by fattail
Time for Z/H to crowdfund this business and use these weapons against our Overlords here in the corrupt US vassaldom, creating havoc and a more level playing field.
Do the bosses of ABC Media in Sofia take BTC for said Crowd funding?
In reply to Time for Z/H to crowdfund by WTFUD
Suppress signals up to 1 kilometer away, but drones operate at 25,000 feet.
Don't know what kind of WiFi you are using, but ....
In reply to Suppress signals up to 1 by Atticus Finch
xv
This is going to be fun...to watch.
Of course, Kalashnikov is leading the pack in anti-drone warfare.aw fuck man.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yWdhEPHwdwof course this video is two years old. but that doesn't matter if you're marc doom porn slavo.
Does this one just take down drones or does it hit snowflakes too? Could become the obvious choice for campus protection then :P
When drones are made illegal, only criminals will have drones.
And Jews.........whoops, same thing!
In reply to When drones are made illegal, by are we there yet
Pagination