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Russia Deploys SERP-FPV Jammer as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Outpace Troop Replacement
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Russia’s state defense corporation Rostec has introduced a new vehicle-mounted electronic warfare system designed to counter FPV drone attacks against moving military assets, as losses linked to Ukrainian drone operations continue to grow.
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According to Defence Blog on May 5, the system—designated SERP-FPV—was developed by Rosel, a Rostec subsidiary focused on radio-electronic technologies. It is designed to provide immediate protection for vehicles, including armored units, without requiring setup time.
The system addresses a key constraint in countering FPV drones: response time. Vehicles under attack often have only seconds to react, making on-the-move jamming critical.
SERP-FPV provides 360-degree coverage and operates across common FPV control frequencies, including civilian bands. It combines directional and omnidirectional jamming, allowing targeted suppression while maintaining broader protection.
Natalia Kotlyar of the Vector Research Institute said operators increasingly modify drones to use non-standard frequencies. “Even if the operator uses a ‘custom’ frequency, but it falls within the range of our anti-drone system, the signal will still be suppressed,” she stated.
The system emerges as Ukrainian drone operations continue to pressure Russian forces. According to the Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine on May 4, Russia has recorded five consecutive months in which personnel losses exceed recruitment. Commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said: “For the fifth month in a row, we have managed to keep this balance negative.”
Data from Ukraine’s Delta system shows that between December 2025 and April 2026, Russia recruited about 148,400 personnel, while confirmed losses from drone operations alone reached 156,735.
According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, Russian losses in April alone exceeded 35,000 troops, while the country’s spring offensive has yet to deliver significant territorial gains. Ukrainian officials report that no major cities have been captured and front lines remain largely unchanged, despite sustained assault operations.
At the same time, recruitment continues to lag behind battlefield losses, raising the prospect of a manpower shortfall ahead of a potential summer campaign.
Ukrainian drone strikes are also expanding in depth. In April, attacks at 20–50 km increased by 85%, while strikes beyond 50 km rose by 107%, targeting logistics, command posts, and air defense systems.
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