Russia has developed the “Multik” electronic warfare system to shield its helicopters from increasingly frequent FPV drone attacks by Ukrainian forces. Produced by the Gradient Research Institute, Multik operates in the 700 MHz to 6,000 MHz frequency range, with detection capabilities up to 1,000 meters and jamming effective to roughly 500 meters. The system provides 360-degree azimuth coverage using three simultaneous jamming channels. Weighing under 9.5 kilograms and powered by helicopter onboard systems, Multik is compact and designed for integration onto rotary-wing and ground platforms. This deployment aims to counter swarm FPV drone attacks, which have recently caused significant losses to Russian helicopters. Multik joins a suite of Russian counter-drone systems including the high-powered 1L269 Krasukha-2 and Krasukha-4 for radar and communications jamming, and unit-level portable jamming devices like Volnorez and Rubezh for frontline personnel. The Russian military’s updated counter-UAV doctrine mandates electronic countermeasures at every battalion and platoon level, emphasizing operator training and combined-arms integration of drone suppression.
