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Russia Showcases New Impulse-PVO Robotic Air Defense System to Combat Low-Flying Drones
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Russian defense firm Gumich RTK introduced its new robotic air defense system, the Impulse-PVO, at the Interpolitex 2025 international exhibition in Moscow, according to Defense Blog on October 30.
The system is presented as a mobile, unmanned response to evolving aerial threats, specifically designed to engage low-flying reconnaissance drones using kinetic interceptors.
The Impulse-PVO platform is equipped with eight “interceptor drone” projectiles. Each projectile weighs 1.35 kilograms and is capable of reaching speeds up to 200 kilometers per hour. The system is engineered to defeat small unmanned aerial drones systems without the use of missiles, instead relying on direct-impact kinetic rounds launched from a ground-based robotic platform.
According to the company, Impulse-PVO operates across a frequency spectrum from 700 MHz to 6,200 MHz, enabling it to function effectively in complex electromagnetic environments. The compact system is designed for remote control, integrating into a broader strategy to automate short-range air defense for mobile military formations or critical sites.
As reported by Defense Blog, the Impulse-PVO joins a new category of robotic systems in Russia focused on autonomous or remotely operated force protection. The Impulse-PVO’s approach provides a low-cost alternative to traditional missile-based short-range air defense systems, potentially allowing for wide-area deployment across vehicle convoys, forward operating bases, or civilian infrastructure.
According to Defense Blog, although officials did not offer comment on the device, its public visibility suggests that the core technology of the Impulse-PVO is already being adapted for close protection and VIP security missions, alongside its intended conventional military use.
Earlier, Russian defense planning authorities discreetly issued an order for two full divisions of a newly designated 300-mm mobile precision rocket system called “Sarma.” This decision effectively resurrects and builds upon the previously shelved “Kama” project.
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