SkyRadar Blog

The rapid growth of small, low-cost drones has placed new demands on Electronic Warfare, requiring defensive systems capable of detecting and responding to agile, low-signature threats. A recent comprehensive survey of anti-UAV research offers an in-depth view of how multi-modal sensing, machine learning and adaptive algorithms are reshaping this domain. As a continuation of our series on innovation in EW, this article examines these developments and their implications for future training and defense architectures.

The rapid evolution of drones in the Russia–Ukraine war has turned the battlefield into a continuous arena of experimentation, where new designs, tactics and countermeasures emerge within weeks. Recent insights from the Center for Strategic and International Studies highlight how this acceleration is reshaping Electronic Warfare and forcing militaries to rethink procurement, doctrine and training. As a continuation of our series on innovation in EW, this article explores how the frontlines have become a testing ground for adaptive systems and what this means for future defense ecosystems.

The expanding role of drones in the Russia–Ukraine war has transformed the dynamics of Electronic Warfare and accelerated the pace at which military organisations must innovate. This article examines recent political-science research on drone employment, places it in the broader context of global defense adaptation, and connects these developments to SkyRadar’s work on platform-based innovation and training ecosystems.