The Gradient Research Institute has developed “Multik,” a compact electronic-warfare package Russia is deploying to shield helicopters from Ukrainian FPV drone attacks. Reported specs place its frequency coverage between about 700 MHz and 6,000 MHz, with claimed detection out to roughly 1,000 m and jamming effective to about 500 m. The system offers 360° coverage, up to three concurrent jamming channels, weighs under 9.5 kg, and runs off a host platform’s power.
Russian officials say Multik is being integrated onto rotary and ground platforms to defend against swarm attacks that have recently threatened helicopter operations. The system supplements Russia’s broader counter-drone toolkit — from high-power Krasukha series jammers used against enemy radar and comms, to medium-range Repellent-1 and Silok-01 anti-UAV systems — and an expanding set of small, unit-level jammers such as Volnorez and Rubezh. A revised counter-UAV doctrine now requires many frontline units to carry electronic countermeasures, ramp up operator training, and embed drone suppression in combined-arms operations.
