Russia is testing AI drones that are not subject to electronic warfare systems
Russia is conducting testing of new generation unmanned aerial vehicles, equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) systems, capable of independently find and attack targets.
This was announced by the head of the Centre for Radio Technologies Sergey «Flash».
«These are the drones of the future. They can operate autonomously, without direct operator control, and electronic warfare systems do not affect them,» he said.
Drones that choose their own targets
According to the expert, the new drone models are equipped with neural network, The system is capable of detecting military equipment, engineering structures and even enemy manpower.
Artificial intelligence analyses images from on-board cameras and makes an attack decision without signal delay or EW impact.
«They are able to continue their mission even in the event of a loss of communication. This radically changes the nature of warfare in the air», added Sergey «Flash».
Danger for the frontline
Ukrainian experts note that such technologies are new level of threat, because Traditional electronic warfare systems that jam the control signal are ineffective against autonomous algorithms.
In fact, these devices can act as “hunters”, The company's missile systems search for and engage targets on their own.
«This is not just a drone - it is an autonomous combat platform with its own decision-making algorithms. If the Russians start mass production of such systems, the tactics of air combat could change radically», the Centre for Radio Technology explains.
Context.
Experts suggest that the new UAVs are being tested at training grounds in Rostov and Voronezh regions.
Such developments may be based on artificial neural networks of civilian origin, adapted to military needs.
The IAEA and NATO have repeatedly warned that use of autonomous weapons systems without human control violates international norms of warfare.
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