Ukraine’s latest defense against Russian missiles: Making them miss – Politico

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July 16, 2026

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What’s new: An article about Ukraine’s home grown jamming and spoofing EW system.

Why it’s important:

This reinforces the idea of how PNT and counter PNT have become weapons in and of themselves.
The article emphasizes how cost effective EW is compared to other anti-drone measures. – Not to say you don’t need other measures, but it is interesting to see in so many cases around the world how relatively inexpensive EW can neutralize very expensive hardware.

What else to know: Jamming and spoofing equipment is so inexpensive, and so effective, most observers see a continued increase in use.

Ukraine’s latest defense against Russian missiles: Making them miss

Kyiv is using the Lima electronic warfare system to divert attacks by Russian drones and missiles.

May 24, 2026 6:00 pm CET

By Veronika Melkozerova

KYIV — As Ukraine rations its limited air defense missiles, it is increasingly betting on the homegrown Lima electronic warfare system to disrupt and redirect Russian drones and missiles.

One of Lima’s developers told POLITICO how it works by interfering with the incoming weapon’s guidance system.

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