A new study by independent researcher Dmitrii Semenov outlines the mechanics, architecture and tactical rationale behind an ultra‑mobile very short‑range air defense (VSHORAD) platform designed to counter the rapidly expanding threat of FPV and small unmanned aerial systems on the modern battlefield.
The study examines how low‑altitude drone threats have reshaped infantry operations and presents a modular, low‑cost, squad‑level solution aimed at restoring freedom of movement in highly contested environments.
Key findings
FPV drones have transformed infantry combat.
Small, low‑flying FPV drones can maneuver through tight urban and wooded terrain, striking troops and vehicles from unexpected angles and at extremely short reaction distances, turning both front‑line and rear areas into continuous 24/7 threat zones.
Existing air defense systems are not suited to ultra‑short‑range drone threats.
Conventional radar‑centric, aircraft‑focused air defense architectures are too large, slow, expensive and poorly optimized for small targets appearing abruptly in cluttered terrain. The study finds that unit improvisations (e.g., small‑arms volley fire) cannot provide reliable protection
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