Introduction
With the popularization of UAV technology, it is more and more widely used in military, commercial and civilian fields, but it also brings security threats. From terrorist attacks to military reconnaissance, the abuse of drones has prompted countries to develop anti-UAV Technology (C-UAS), including jamming, capture, laser weapons, etc. This article will introduce the types, application scenarios, actual combat cases and purchase parameters of UAV counter-control equipment to help users understand this key defense technology.
1. Application scenario of UAV counter-control equipment
UAV counter equipment is widely used in the following areas:
① military defense protection of military bases, nuclear facilities, and strategic airports (such as frequent attacks on Russian airports during the Russian-Ukrainian war).
② critical infrastructure protection power grids, oil facilities, government buildings (e. g. Saudi Aramco oil facilities have been attacked by drones).
③ large-scale event security: Olympics, G20 summit, etc. to prevent drone interference or terrorist attacks.
④ prisons and Border Control: Prevent drones from smuggling weapons, drugs or jailbreaks (e. g., Mexican drug cartels use drones to transport drugs).
⑤ private Security: Regal Manor and Corporate Headquarters Prevent Commercial Spy UAV Detection.
2. Benefits of using counter equipment
(1) Counter-military strikes, sneak attacks
Case: Russian strategic airport attacked
#. in 2022-2023, Ukraine repeatedly used modified commercial drones to attack Russian military airports (such as Engels Air Force Base), resulting in damage to strategic bombers.
#. In the early morning of June 1, 2025, the "Spider Web" special military operation launched by the Ukrainian State Security Service (SBU) shocked the world. 117 modified FPV drones carried out precision strikes on four core air bases in Russia. This operation is said to have destroyed or damaged key air forces including Tu-95 strategic bombers, Tu-22M supersonic bombers, and A- 50 early warning aircraft., Directly weakened the air power in Russia''s "Trinity Nuclear Deterrence.
#. If equipped with a counter system, it can be intercepted in advance.
(2) Preventing intelligence investigations
case: US military base monitored by Iranian drone
#. in 2021, Iran used drones to spy on U.S. military bases in Iraq and videotaped sensitive military deployments.
#. Anti-UAV radar + interference can be detected and blocked in advance.
(3) protection of critical facilities
case: Attack on Saudi oil facilities
#. in 2019, the Houthis attacked the Saudi Aramco refinery with 18 drones +7 cruise missiles, reducing global oil supply by 5% and oil prices soaring by 20% in a single day, leading to a surge in global oil prices.
#. If counter-systems, jamming systems, and laser interception systems are deployed, billions of dollars in losses can be avoided.
3. World-renowned anti-UAV combat case
(1) In 2022, Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi armed drones, used China''s anti-drone system, and shot down 13 suicide drones.
(2) Pakistan: for the protection of key facilities of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
(3) Southeast Asian countries (such as Thailand, Malaysia): to prevent drug smuggling drones.
(4) Africa (Nigeria, Kenya): drone strikes against extremist groups.
4. Types of UAV counter equipment
(1) primary counter equipment (low cost/short range)
#, radio interference gun (Jammer Guns), the principle is to block the communication between the UAV and the control terminal (2.4GHz/5.8GHz), with a range of 500 m -2km, and other parameters.
#, GPS/GLONASS jammer, make the UAV lose positioning, force it to hover or return, and other parameters.
(2) intermediate counter equipment (medium range/multi-function)
#, radar + photoelectric tracking system, first detect the UAV, and then combine interference or capture.
Directed energy interference (DEW), high power microwave (HPM) can burn the UAV circuit.
(3) advanced countermeasures (laser/kinetic weapons)
#, laser weapons (such as China''s "silent hunter"), power of 30kW-100kW, range of 4-5km, can burn through the UAV shell. In the actual case, Saudi Arabia shot down 13 Houthi armed drones with China''s anti-drone system "Silent Hunter" (2022).
#, high-energy microwave (HPEM), wide coverage, can paralyze multiple drones at the same time.
5. UAV counter equipment performance parameters
| Parameters | primary Equipment | intermediate Equipment | advanced Equipment (Laser/Microwave) |
| effective range | 0.5-2km | 2-5km | 4-10km |
| interception Method | radio interference | interference + Capture | laser ablation/microwave paralysis |
| reaction time | 5-10 seconds | 3-5 seconds | <1 second |
| applicable Objectives | consumer Drones | medium Commercial Level/Industry Application Level | military/Suicide Drones |
| cost | $5k-$80k | $50k-$500k | $1M + |