Ukrainian tech firm Kvertus has rolled out “Atlas,” a large-scale electronic warfare (EW) system built to shield frontline forces from the growing threat of drones.
According to reports, Atlas can link thousands of jamming and detection units into one coordinated system, giving operators a real-time, one-screen view of incoming threats.
Smart algorithms also help the system respond instantly, making some decisions on its own.
At its core, Atlas merges two existing Kvertus systems: the MS Azimuth, which detects drones and EW signals up to 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) away, and the LTEJ Mirage, which jams drone signals at ranges up to 8 kilometers (4.97 miles).
By deploying and linking thousands of these systems, Ukraine is building an “anti-drone wall” that stretches across its more than 1,300-kilometer (807-mile) frontline.
“This is not a single device, but an intelligent defense system that outpaces the enemy’s current capabilities,” said Kvertus CEO Yaroslav Filimonov. “The system is remotely controlled by a single operator and combines detection with the suppression of enemy equipment.”
The full-scale rollout of Atlas is estimated to cost around 5.2 billion Ukrainian hryvnia ($123 million), with the first systems already being delivered to a Ukrainian artillery brigade.
Why It Matters
In southern Ukraine, the Kherson region has endured repeated Russian drone attacks, resulting in hundreds of civilian deaths since 2024.
Odesa, a key port city near the front, has seen its residential buildings destroyed by drones, while Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has been hit by a mix of glide bombs, missiles, and kamikaze drones in recent weeks.
Drone attacks remain a constant threat across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizing that “air defense remains the top priority for protecting lives.”
This is where Atlas comes in. Kvertus aims to extend its coverage across Ukraine’s vast frontline, making the system a major piece of the country’s growing anti-drone defense network.
“We’re building a future where Ukrainian lives are protected and our country can thrive,” Filimonov said.
