Serbia's Ministry of Defence Unveils New Counter-UAS System Centred on Vihor Interceptor Drone
Serbia's Ministry of Defence has showcased a new counter-drone system built around two Zastava NTV off-road vehicles. The first vehicle, designated Kobac-1PR, carries four RPS-42 radars and an electronic warfare suite for detection, tracking, and jamming. The second vehicle serves as a launch platform for up to nine Vihor interceptor drones, which can reach speeds of 280 km/h and engage targets beyond 5 km.
Highlights
- Serbia's Ministry of Defence unveiled a two-vehicle counter-UAS system based on the Zastava NTV off-road platform.
- The Kobac-1PR command vehicle is equipped with four RPS-42 radars and an electronic warfare suite for drone detection, tracking, and jamming.
- The launch vehicle can carry and deploy up to nine Vihor (Komarac 2V) interceptor drones per mission.
- The Vihor interceptor drone achieves a maximum speed of 280 km/h, carries a 1 kg payload, and has an operational range exceeding 5 km.
- The system employs a 'drone-versus-drone' concept and is part of Serbia's broader effort to develop indigenous air defence capabilities.
Serbia Unveils Vihor Interceptor Drone-Based Counter-UAS System
Serbia's Ministry of Defence has publicly demonstrated a new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) built around the Vihor interceptor drone, designed to detect and neutralise enemy drone threats on the modern battlefield.
System Composition
The system comprises two Zastava NTV off-road vehicles, each with a distinct role:
- Kobac-1PR (Detection, Command & Control Vehicle): Equipped with four RPS-42 radars and an integrated electronic warfare suite, this vehicle is responsible for detecting, tracking, and jamming hostile drones.
- Launch Vehicle: Carries a launcher rack capable of deploying up to nine Vihor interceptor drones to conduct actual intercept missions.
Vihor Interceptor Drone Specifications
The Vihor drone — also known as the Komarac 2V — features the following key performance parameters:
- Maximum Speed: 280 km/h
- Payload: 1 kg
- Operational Range: Over 5 km
Military Significance
As drones play an increasingly prominent role on the modern battlefield, military forces worldwide have significantly raised demand for mobile, rapid-response counter-drone systems. The system demonstrated by Serbia employs a "drone-versus-drone" concept, combining radar detection, electronic jamming, and interceptor drones into an integrated air defence and counter-UAS capability.
Mounted on off-road vehicles, the system offers high mobility and can be rapidly deployed across a variety of battlefield environments. The unveiling represents one of the tangible outcomes of Serbia's defence industry's recent drive to develop indigenous air defence capabilities.
Source: Serbian Ministry of Defence
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