Ukrainian reconnaissance drone "Gekata". Picture source: Infozahyst
Ukrainian reconnaissance drone "Gekata". Picture source: Infozahyst
The Ukrainian "Gekata" is an electronic intelligence-gathering UAV complex modeled on the AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System).
The system is developed by Infohazyst, a Ukrainian company that specializes in military technology for communication and signal intelligence. The drone has completed its first test flight and is now undergoing a second round of system calibration. The company's CEO, Yaroslav Kalinin, has stated that the goal is to launch a complete product by the end of 2024.
The Gekata is a system operates on active radar and signal emission principles, once fully deployed, it can detect, collect, analyze, and transmit data on enemy air defense systems, radars, radio signals, airplanes, and command posts in a radius of up to 450km.
The optimal operational performance will consist of six airborne drones collecting electronic intelligence and transmitting data to a central control and command station.
The PD-2 unmanned aircraft, manufactured by UkrSpecSystems, serves as the foundation for this system. Infozahyst has incorporated a 10-kilogram circular container that holds military-grade reconnaissance technology as its primary operational feature. The company's primary objective is to equip the Ukrainian army with an electronic air intelligence-gathering tool.
Can track up to 200 targets.
Processing up to 2.5 million impulses per second.
Detect, classify, and identify real-time systems (RTLS) with a low probability of intercept (LPI).
On-board radar systems; automatic signal processing and radio signal classification.
Reconnaissance of new assets with signal recording on the on-board storage.
Short deployment time with high maneuverability – up to 2 hours for a base of 100 km.
The cost of this technology is lower when compared to ground-based ELINT complexes and aircraft-based ELINT complexes.
Equipment management and setup can be carried out by one operator.
