Russian electronic warfare systems being upgraded continuously — official

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · May 20, 2026 · 127 words

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Dmitry Shugayev, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, stated that Russian electronic warfare systems are being continuously updated. He emphasized that the rapid pace of technological change requires scientists and industry workers to operate constantly to maintain state-of-the-art capabilities.

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What happened

Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems are continuously being enhanced, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Dmitry Shugayev told reporters.

Why it matters

"Our own EW systems are undergoing continuous enhancement.

Common ground

Much is being done to ensure our EW systems are state-of-the-art.

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Claim 1: “Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems are continuously being enhanced”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the deployment and existence of various Russian EW systems (Samarkand, Krasukha) and the ongoing technical evolution of these systems to counter new threats (such as the emergence of fiber-optic drones), indicating continuous enhancement and deployment.

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web search NEUTRAL — Russia plans to place 16 new “Samarkand” electronic warfare systems near its borders in the West, in the East and on the territory of Belarus.Subscribe Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWmohCJIXWs

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web search NEUTRAL — “Krasukha” EW system. The Russian-manufactured systems—especially one as advanced as Krasukha—could bridge technological gaps and provide Tehran with a credible tool to contest air and electronic supe…
https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/russia-krasukha-ew-system…

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web search NEUTRAL — Technical Specifications and Advantages. Fiber-optic drones offer several key advantages over their wireless counterparts, the most important being complete immunity to electronic warfare systems.
https://vgi.com.ua/en/ukraine-russian-war-fiber-optics/

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Claim 2: “Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Dmitry Shugayev told reporters”

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Multiple authoritative and news sources (TASS, Sputnik, M5 Defence) confirm that Dmitry Shugayev is the Director of the FSMTC and that he frequently makes statements to reporters regarding Russian military exports and systems.

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web search NEUTRAL — FSMTC Director Dmitry Shugayev stressed that Russia could always satisfy its customers’ demand for air defense systems for practical reasons.
https://tass.com/defense/2133625

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web search NEUTRAL — Dmitry Shugayev. MAKS.More 10. Russia Expects Turkey's Final Decision on 2nd Delivery of S-400 Missile Systems. S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system seen during the Vostok-2018 military drills -…
https://sputnikglobe.com/organization_Russian_Federal_Servic…

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web search NEUTRAL — Shugayev made the statement while discussing ongoing defense cooperation between the two nations, highlighting the possibility of licensed production of Russia’s most advanced combat aircraft on India…
https://defence.m5dergi.com/one-cikan/india-considers-russia…

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