Russia has introduced a new electronic warfare system called “Multik,” designed to protect its military helicopters from an increasing wave of Ukrainian first-person view (FPV) drone attacks. Developed by the Gradient Research Institute, the Multik suite is intended to detect and jam the control and video links of FPV drones, thereby reducing the risk these unmanned systems pose to Russian rotary-wing aircraft operating near the frontlines. The technology operates across a wide spectrum, from 700 MHz to 6,000 MHz, providing 360-degree coverage, with a maximum detection range of 1,000 meters and effective jamming at about 500 meters.
Notably lightweight and compact—under 9.5 kilograms—the Multik system is designed to draw power directly from a helicopter’s onboard supply. It can simultaneously deploy up to three jamming channels, making it a practical and versatile defense measure for both aerial and ground platforms. According to industry and state sources, the system is already being integrated with Russian helicopters to bolster their defenses against FPV swarm tactics that have proven effective for Ukrainian forces in recent months.
Multik’s debut is part of a broader Russian initiative to boost counter-drone capabilities across its military. Key electronic warfare assets such as the Krasukha-2 and Krasukha-4 systems remain essential for large-area jamming of enemy radar and communications, while portable systems like Repellent-1, Silok-01, Volnorez, and Rubezh have been widely distributed to protect individual combat units and vehicles from drone dangers.
Russia’s Ministry of Defence has formalized these efforts through a revised counter-UAV doctrine. Every battalion and platoon is now required to deploy at least one form of electronic countermeasure, with an emphasis on rapid operator training and the integration of electronic warfare into combined-arms tactics. This shift is a direct response to Ukraine’s growing proficiency with drones, as both sides continue to escalate the use of unmanned systems on the battlefield.
