Innovative Defense Tech: Ukraine Introduces Compact ETER Electronic Reconnaissance System

14 November, 2023 ETER EW system. Photo credits: Mykhailo Fedorov Ukraine has created a compact electronic intelligence system ETER.

This was announced by Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The development was funded as part of the Brave1 project aimed at developing defense technologies. ETER is a compact set of direction finders that is designed to detect enemy signals from radio stations, drones, and electronic warfare systems.

This system will help the military detect enemy EW systems and launch drones on a safe route.

Illustrative photo of the Russian Krasukha-4 EW system. Photo from open sources

In addition, such a system can help to counter the EW systems more effectively, detect enemy positions and the location of artillery, and inflict target effects. The ETER system is modular.

It allows it to quickly replace damaged components. It is reported that individual units of the Defense Forces are already using this development. "ETER is just one of the unique technologies that Ukrainians have created to more effectively counteract the enemy and save human lives.

If you also have ideas or projects in the defense field, submit them through the Brave1 platform," Fedorov said. In early November, Militarnyi reported about the development of an EW system for Piranha AVD 360 armored vehicles in Ukraine.

Illustrative photo of the Kupol EW system of the Piranha Tech company. Photo from open sources

The system creates a protective dome of up to 600 meters around it.

Under the influence of the system, enemy copters or kamikaze drones cannot receive commands and transmit data.

As a result of a communication break with the operator, the drone either hangs in the air and makes an emergency landing, or falls uncontrollably.