The Bukovel-AD () is a Ukrainian anti-drone electronic warfare system.

Description

The Bukovel-AD is a counter-unmanned aircraft system (CUAS) produced by the Ukrainian firm Proximus. It is designed to detect

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s (UAVs) at up to 100 km range and jam data transmission between the UAV and its controllers at 20 km. It can block

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, and

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positioning systems. The system can be mounted on various vehicles, as well as on tripods and takes two minutes to deploy.

Operational history

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have used the Bukovel-AD in the

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, bringing down Russian

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drones.

Operators

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- several dozen units in service. ; *

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External links

* Manufacturer's website
Proximus LLC

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