In modern warfare, drones are no longer a futuristic threat—they are a current, relentless reality. The war between Ukraine and Russia has exposed the full scope of drone warfare: from long-range kamikaze strikes to first-person-view (FPV) drones targeting soldiers in trenches. Both countries actively deploy counter-drone systems. However, the issue isn’t a lack of C-UAS technology, but rather the growing sophistication of drone tactics that outpace conventional defenses.
While both Ukraine and Russia have invested in drone detection and mitigation tools, operators on both sides have adapted. They now use:
Fiber- optic tethered drones that are immune to RF jamming.
FPV drones using analog video signals that evade digital detection systems.
Custom drones operating on non-standard frequencies, bypassing traditional RF scanning.
Miniature, low-signature drones flying below radar coverage or through cluttered terrain.
These threats are harder to detect and neutralize, especially when standard C-UAS systems rely on known frequency libraries or GPS-based interference.
From destroyed tanks to targeted hits on command posts and energy infrastructure, drones are rewriting the rules of engagement. FPV drones have become precision-guided threats in the hands of skilled pilots. Swarms of small UAVs are used to overwhelm even advanced air defense systems.
In many cases, these drones were not neutralized because they were undetectable using conventional methods.
Skylock’s approach addresses the modern reality of drone warfare with:
Multi-layered detection: RF, radar, EO/IR and AI-based classification for comprehensive threat analysis.
Protocol-agnostic technology: Detects and responds to analog, digital, and custom drone communications.
Portable, on-the-move systems: Ideal for fast deployment at the front lines, convoys, or critical infrastructure.
Advanced mitigation options: Including jamming, spoofing and hardkill.
Yes- in many cases. Skylock systems are designed to detect threats even when traditional systems fail:
Drones on unknown frequencies? Skylock’s adaptive libraries and AI analytics detect anomalies.
Analog video FPVs? We can detect Analog frequencies.
Conclusion: The Future of Warfare Is Here
The battlefield is evolving faster than most defense doctrines. What the Ukraine conflict shows us is that counter-drone solutions must evolve just as fast– or faster. The threats will keep adapting. So must the technology.
Skylock’s C-UAS systems are built for this future. Scalable, mobile, and effective- where others fail, we detect, adapt, and neutralize.
