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The Krasukha (Russian: Красуха; English: Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade) is a Russian mobile, ground-based, electronic warfare (EW) system. This system is produced by the KRET corporation on different wheeled platforms.[1] The Krasukha's primary targets are airborne radio-electronics (such as UAVs) and airborne systems guided by radar. The Krasukha has multiple applications in the Russian Armed Forces,[2] has been deployed beyond Russian borders, and supplied to additional armed forces, such as those of Iran.[3]
Key Information
Krasukha-2
[edit]The Krasukha-2 is a S-band system designed to jam Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS) aircraft such as the Boeing E-3 Sentry at ranges of up to 250 kilometres (160 mi).[2][4][5] The Krasukha-2 can also jam other airborne radars, such as those for radar-guided missiles. The missiles, once jammed, then receive a false target away from the original to ensure that the missiles no longer pose a threat. The Krasukha-2 guards mobile high-priority targets such as the 9K720 Iskander SRBM.[2]
Krasukha-4
[edit]The Krasukha-4 is a broadband multifunctional jamming station mounted on a BAZ-6910-022 four-axle-chassis. It complements the Krasukha-2 system by operating in the X-band and Ku-band, and counters airborne radar aircraft such as the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTAR) Northrop Grumman E-8.[5] The Krasukha-4 has enough range to effectively disrupt low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and can cause permanent damage to targeted radio-electronic devices.[6] Ground based radars are also a viable target for the Krasukha-4.[1]
Operators
[edit]Operational history
[edit]Krasukha jammers were reportedly deployed to support Russian forces in Syria.[13] They have reportedly been blocking small U.S. surveillance drones from receiving GPS satellite signals.[14] During the Turkish intervention in the Syrian civil war, the complex apparently destroyed a Bayraktar drone by causing it to lose control, subsequently crashing.[15] The Israeli Defense Force had problems in 2021 with the Krasukha S-4 GPS denial system, which led to Israel's successful development of non-GPS weapons targeting and anti-GPS-jamming technology.[16]
In July 2018, an OSCE monitoring mission drone recorded a 1L269 Krasukha-2 among other electronic warfare equipment deployed near Chornukhyne, Ukraine.[17]
In 2018, Russia’s Krasukha-4 microwave cannon reportedly grounded an American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter in Syria by damaging its electrical circuits.[18]
In 2020, Krasukha was claimed (without evidence)[19] to have operated around the Russian military base at Gyumri in Armenia to counter the use by Azerbaijan of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 armed drones as well as Israel-made Harop loitering munition (suicide drones).[20]
The first export contract was officially signed in August 2021.[21]
Krasukha-4 models are also being employed in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, as Ukrainian forces captured one of these devices in the field near Kyiv. A photograph posted to social media claims to show part of the system, which has been separated from its truck mount and shows some damage.[22][23] The unit was then sent to the United States for examination.[24]
On 9 August 2023, a source in the Russian defense industry told the state news agency TASS that several Southeast Asian nations and an Eastern European country have ordered the Krasukha and Sapphire EW systems.[25]
In August 2025, it was confirmed that Russia had supplied Iran with Krasukha EW systems,
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ a b c "1L269 Krasukha-2". Deagel.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ a b admin (14 August 2025). "Confirmed: Russia's Krasukha Electronic Warfare Systems Spotted in Iran". Defence Security Asia. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "KRET has fulfilled the state defense order for the delivery of Krasuha-2". Rostek. Archived from the original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Fields of silence and broken cycles: Russia's electronic warfare". Global Defence Technology. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ "Krasukha-4". Deagel.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "ЦАМТО / / Эфиопия получила из России комплекс радиоэлектронной борьбы 1РЛ257 "Красуха-4"". ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием (in Russian). 30 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ دفاع و امنیت (4 August 2019). "سامانه مرموز جنگال در ایران +فیلم". mashreghnews.ir/service/defence-news. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ^ "GNA Turkish UAV airstrike on Electronic Warfare System Krasukha south to Sirte last night Sirte".
- ^ "Serbia purchased air defense, EW systems from Russia – President". TASS. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Quân đội Việt Nam đưa vào sử dụng tổ hợp tác chiến điện tử Krasukha-4 siêu hiện đại". An Ninh Thủ Đô (in Vietnamese). Báo An Ninh Thủ Đô. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Axe, David (21 October 2017). "The jammer can disrupt an enemy's own signals, potentially preventing ground-based controllers from steering their drones via satellite". Vice News.
Russia deployed Krasukha systems to Syria in an effort to form a sort of electronic shield over Russian and allied forces in the country.
- ^ Varfolomeeva, Anna (1 May 2018). "Signaling strength: Russia's real Syria success is electronic warfare against the US". The Defense Post. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ "Published a photo of the Turkish Bayraktar TB2, shot down, presumably by the Russian complex "Krasukha"". avia-pro.net. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Egozi, Arie (16 April 2023). "Israeli solutions against the most advanced Electronic Warfare systems". Defence Industry Europe.
- ^ OSCE. "Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 10 August 2018". osce.org. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ "Scientists shrink China's Starlink-killing weapon with new power source". 30 March 2023.
- ^ Lee, Rob (25 November 2020). "There is no evidence that Russian Krasukha-4 EW systems were used in Karabakh". Twitter. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024.
He uses this Asia Times article as his source, which says "If true – and no one has denied it". Really? Does that sound like a serious source?
- ^ Bryen, Stephen (26 October 2020). "Russia knocking Turkish drones from Armenian skies". Asia Times. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Russia inks deals at Army 2021 forum on delivery of latest electronic warfare systems". TASS. 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Ukraine: We managed to identify this bizarre "container", captured today by the UA forces near Kyiv".
- ^ thedrive.com 22 March 2022: Ukraine Just Captured Part Of One Of Russia's Most Capable Electronic Warfare Systems
- ^ Nicholls, Dominic (23 March 2022). "Russian military secrets could be laid bare after Ukraine captures electronic warfare systems". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Southeast Asian nations ordering field-tested anti-drone EW systems from Russian makers". TASS. 9 August 2023.
Krasukha
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Origins and Production
The Krasukha family of electronic warfare systems was developed by Russia's Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), a subsidiary of Rostec, to provide mobile ground-based countermeasures against airborne early warning radars, satellite reconnaissance, and other surveillance assets.[1][2] Serial production began around 2010-2011, with systems entering service in the Russian armed forces by 2014-2015.[9][2][8] The platforms are built on heavy wheeled chassis, such as the BAZ-6910-022 for the Krasukha-4 variant, enabling rapid deployment and mobility.[1] Export production has expanded, with the first international contract signed in August 2021 at the Army 2021 forum by Rosoboronexport, followed by orders from Southeast Asian countries in August 2023.[1] Ongoing manufacturing continues at Rostec facilities, as evidenced by leaked production photos and documents for the Krasukha-4 released in October 2025, which detail the intricate assembly processes involved.[5]Technical Architecture
The Krasukha electronic warfare systems employ a modular, vehicle-based architecture optimized for rapid deployment and mobility in contested environments. Each complex typically consists of two primary vehicles mounted on rugged 8x8 wheeled chassis, such as the BAZ-6910-022 or Kamaz-6350, enabling off-road operation and high tactical maneuverability.[1][10] One vehicle integrates the core jamming suite, featuring high-power transmitters capable of broadband signal generation across targeted frequency bands, while the second functions as a command post for detection, analysis, and control functions.[1][5] This dual-vehicle configuration allows for distributed operations, reducing vulnerability to counter-battery fire and facilitating coordinated jamming against multiple threats.[10] Key structural elements include containerized shelters housing electronic components, with deployable telescopic masts extending antennas to elevated positions for line-of-sight jamming efficacy.[11] Antenna systems feature directional arrays, often mounted on rotatable turrets or masts, designed to emit noise or deception signals that overload enemy radar receivers.[11] Hydraulic stabilizers deploy from the chassis undercarriage to ensure stability during transmission, mitigating vibration and enhancing signal precision.[11] Frontal crew cabins, accommodating 3-4 operators, incorporate optional ballistic armor rated against small-arms fire, with auxiliary power units at the rear shelter to support sustained high-energy operations independent of external grids.[11] Dimensional parameters for representative platforms, such as the Krasukha-4 on Kamaz-6350 chassis, include a length of 9.87 meters, width of 2.78 meters, and height of 3.26 meters in transit configuration, with combat setup elevating antennas via masts for omnidirectional or sector coverage.[11] The design prioritizes automation in signal processing and threat prioritization, drawing from Soviet-era EW principles but incorporating digital receivers for real-time adaptation to radar emissions.[1] Overall, the architecture emphasizes survivability through mobility, with systems achieving operational readiness in minutes after halting, supported by onboard diagnostics for field maintenance.[2]Variants
Krasukha-2
The Krasukha-2 (NATO designation 1L269) is a mobile, ground-based electronic warfare system developed by Russian defense enterprises, including the All-Russian Research Institute in Rostov-on-Don, with production at the Bryansk Electromechanical Plant.[2] It primarily targets S-band radars (operating in the 2.3–2.5 GHz and 2.7–3.7 GHz ranges) on airborne platforms, such as airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft including the Boeing E-3 Sentry.[1][12] The system functions by detecting incoming radar signals, analyzing their parameters, and emitting targeted jamming radiation to degrade or deny enemy radar functionality.[2][3] Mounted on an 8x8 wheeled chassis, typically two KamAZ-6350 or similar heavy trucks—one for the jamming station and another for support—the Krasukha-2 provides mobility for rapid deployment with Russian ground forces.[13][3] It entered service with the Russian Armed Forces around 2014, forming part of independent electronic warfare brigades capable of suppressing not only AWACS but also radar-guided missiles and other airborne reconnaissance systems.[14][15] In addition to aerial threats, the system offers protection to maneuvering ground units by interfering with detection from overhead assets.[3][1] Unlike the Krasukha-4 variant, which focuses on higher-frequency X- and Ku-band radars, the Krasukha-2 specializes in longer-range S-band suppression, making it complementary for layered electronic countermeasures.[12][6] Deployments often pair the two systems to broaden spectrum coverage against diverse radar threats.[6] While Russian sources claim effective jamming ranges extending to 250 km against specific targets, independent assessments emphasize variability based on terrain, power output, and countermeasures, with no universally verified maximum distance.[1]Krasukha-4
The Krasukha-4 (1RL257) is a mobile, broadband multifunctional electronic warfare system produced by Russia's Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), a subsidiary of Rostec.[1][11] First delivered to the Russian Defense Ministry in November 2013, it serves to detect, disrupt, and suppress enemy radar and communication signals, particularly those from low-frequency systems.[11] Designed to neutralize low Earth orbit (LEO) spy satellites—such as the U.S. Lacrosse/Onyx series—airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft like the E-8 Joint STARS, ground-based radars, and radio-controlled missiles, the system operates at effective ranges of 150 to 300 kilometers.[11] It jams satellite communications in the X-band (7.9–8.4 GHz), Ku-band (10.9–14 GHz), and Ka-band (18–40 GHz), while also targeting radars on strike/reconnaissance aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and low-altitude platforms, often forcing intruding aircraft to higher altitudes where they are more exposed to surface-to-air defenses.[1] In contrast to the Krasukha-2, which focuses on S-band frequencies for AWACS jamming up to 250 kilometers, the Krasukha-4 provides complementary broadband coverage across wider spectra, emphasizing low-frequency disruption for satellite and large airborne radar threats.[1] The system is mounted on a KamAZ-6350 8x8 high-mobility truck chassis equipped with a KamAZ-740.50-360 diesel engine producing 360 horsepower.[11]| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12,450 kg[11] |
| Dimensions | 9.87 m (length) × 2.78 m (width) × 3.26 m (height)[11] |
| Crew | 3[11] |
| Armor | Class 5a (protection against 7.62 mm small arms fire)[11] |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h[11] |
| Operational range | 1,000 km[11] |
| Fording depth | 1.75 m[11] |
Capabilities
Jamming and Interference Mechanisms
The Krasukha family of electronic warfare systems primarily utilizes active noise jamming to disrupt enemy radar operations by transmitting high-power interference signals that overwhelm targeted receivers. This elevates the noise floor, reducing signal-to-noise ratios and breaking radar track custody, which prevents effective detection and guidance of airborne targets such as AWACS aircraft or UAVs.[8][17] In the Krasukha-2 variant, jamming targets S-band frequencies associated with airborne early warning radars, including those on platforms like the Boeing E-3 Sentry, at effective ranges up to 250 km; it also interferes with radar-guided missiles by suppressing their illumination signals.[1] The system employs directional antennas to focus jamming energy, enabling selective disruption of specific threats while minimizing impact on friendly systems.[18] The Krasukha-4 extends this capability with broadband multifunctional jamming across X-band (7.9–8.4 GHz) and Ku-band (10.9–14 GHz) spectra, neutralizing low Earth orbit (LEO) spy satellites, satellite communications (SATCOM), and ground-based or airborne radars within a 300 km radius.[4][19][1] This variant corrupts data links and suppresses radar emissions from aircraft, helicopters, and drones, often in coordination with other EW assets to saturate multiple frequency bands simultaneously.[4][1] Both variants incorporate automated signal detection and analysis to identify and adapt jamming parameters in real-time, prioritizing high-threat emitters like fire-control radars; however, their effectiveness depends on power output, antenna gain, and the victim's counter-EW resilience, with public assessments noting limitations against low-probability-of-intercept radars.[1][18]Detection and Range Parameters
The Krasukha electronic warfare systems employ passive and active detection mechanisms to identify radar and communication emissions, primarily through wideband receivers that scan for specific frequency bands associated with airborne early warning aircraft, UAVs, and satellite links. Detection parameters focus on the range at which the system can reliably locate and classify signal sources, enabling subsequent jamming. Reported detection ranges for the Krasukha-2 reach up to 250 kilometers for S-band airborne radars, allowing identification of targets like AWACS platforms before initiating interference.[3] [20] For the Krasukha-4 variant, detection capabilities extend to 200–250 kilometers against low-Earth orbit satellites, ground-based radars, and X/Ku-band signals from aircraft and drones, with the system using directional antennas to triangulate sources for precise targeting.[20] [15] Jamming ranges typically fall within or slightly below detection limits to account for power output and propagation losses, with the Krasukha-2 effective up to 250 kilometers for suppressing radar returns during ground force maneuvers.[3] The Krasukha-4 achieves broader operational ranges, disrupting signals from aircraft, UAVs, and satellite communications up to 300 kilometers in radius under manufacturer specifications, though real-world performance depends on terrain, atmospheric conditions, and emitter power.[1] [21] These parameters derive from Russian defense industry data and Western military analyses, which note potential overstatements in maximum ranges but confirm the systems' design emphasis on standoff engagement to protect deployed units.[2]| Variant | Detection Range | Jamming Range |
|---|---|---|
| Krasukha-2 | Up to 250 km (airborne radars) | Up to 250 km |
| Krasukha-4 | 200–250 km (satellites, aircraft) | Up to 300 km (multitarget) |
Operators and Deployments
Russian Military Use
Krasukha systems are operated primarily by independent electronic warfare brigades within the Russian Ground Forces, integrated across the nation's five military districts: Western, Southern, Northern, Central, and Eastern.[1][6] These brigades, each comprising several hundred personnel, employ Krasukha platforms to suppress enemy airborne and space-based radars, providing spectrum dominance in support of ground operations.[6] The Krasukha-4 serves as a cornerstone of Russia's strategic electronic warfare arsenal, typically paired with the Krasukha-2 to target a broad spectrum of frequencies, including S-band search radars and X-, Ku-, and Ka-band fire control radars.[6] At the tactical level, maneuver brigades incorporate dedicated electronic warfare companies—approximately 100 personnel strong—that coordinate with higher-echelon Krasukha deployments for layered defense against reconnaissance and precision-guided munitions.[6] This structure reflects Russia's emphasis on electronic warfare as a force multiplier, enabling the protection of mobile assets such as missile launchers and command posts from aerial threats.[1] Deployments within Russia focus on safeguarding critical infrastructure, airfields, and troop concentrations during exercises and readiness postures, with systems mounted on mobile wheeled chassis for rapid repositioning.[1] Production and upgrades continue under the KRET corporation, ensuring ongoing integration into evolving military doctrine prioritizing denial of adversary situational awareness.[1]
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