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KRET’s EW systems undergo “reality check” in Syria
KRET is taking a more central role as Russia is cut off from western suppliers, and Ukraine.

With Russia subject to sanctions from the West, “Concern for Radio-electronic Equipment” (Russian acronym KRET) is proving its worth. “The world has become radio-electronic. Today, it is impossible to do battle in any effective way without use of electronic warfare systems. In some instances, modern EWs reduce losses of tactical aircraft to enemy fire by 20- to 30-times,” said Igor Masenkov, first deputy general manager at KRET.

The company’s latest electronic warfare (EW) systems are used for protection by the Russian air force’s expedition group in Syria, which performed more than 1,000 strikes on various terrorist and rebel groups in September and October. In particular, the Krasukha and Khibiny-M-series systems were sighted at the Khmeimim aerodrome in Latakia, where the Sukhoi Su-24M, Su-25SM, Su-30 and Su-34 combat jets have been operating.

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