Electronic Warfare

KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-M

KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-M is a Ukrainian portable multiband electronic warfare system built to disrupt drone control links and protect military and critical infrastructure sites during the Russia-Ukraine War.

Russia-Ukraine WarUkraine

Conflict side: Ukraine
Built by: Kvertus
Built in: Ukraine

KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-M, Portable electronic warfare system, Electronic Warfare

Image source: Getty Images editorial set for Kvertus presentation in Ukraine

Profile

Type: Portable electronic warfare system
Conflict side: Ukraine
Origin: Ukraine
Service note: Russia-Ukraine War

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Service History

In service: In service during the Russia-Ukraine War
Used by: Ukrainian forces
Wars: Russia-Ukraine War

Production History

Designer: Kvertus
Built by: Kvertus
Built in: Ukraine
Produced: 2023-present
Number built: Not publicly disclosed
Variants: KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-U, KVERTUS AD KRAKEN counter-FPV variants

Specifications

Role: Portable multiband EW system
Targets: FPV drones and fire-dropping UAVs such as DJI Mavic and low-cost Autel models
Antenna arrangement: Directional antenna unit with omnidirectional and directional elements
Remote control: 20 m control cable
Power: Up to 1200 W
Continuous operation: Up to 12 hours
Warm-up time: Up to 30 s
Weight: Up to 40 kg unfolded

Conflict Usage

Russia-Ukraine War: Side: UkraineRole: Counter-UAV protection for front-line positionselectronic warfare counter-uav
In the Russia-Ukraine War, Kvertus says the KRAKEN-M is used to protect Ukrainian soldiers, military positions, command posts, and critical infrastructure from FPV and drop-munitions UAVs.

KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-M Images

KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-M, Portable electronic warfare system, Electronic Warfare - view 1 — Source: Getty Images editorial set for Kvertus presentation in Ukraine

KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-M, Portable electronic warfare system, Electronic Warfare - view 2 — Source: Getty Images editorial set for Kvertus presentation in Ukraine

KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-M, Portable electronic warfare system, Electronic Warfare - view 3 — Source: Getty Images editorial set for Kvertus presentation in Ukraine

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Sources

Kvertus AD KRAKEN-M product pagePublisher: Kvertus | Note: Supports the KRAKEN-M name, manufacturer, product description, mission set, and the remote-control / antenna configuration. | Accessed: 2026-06-22 Kvertus English catalog PDFPublisher: Kvertus | Note: Supports the KRAKEN-M specifications, including power, operating time, weight, the stated anti-drone role, and Russia-Ukraine War direct-use context because Kvertus says the KRAKEN-M is used to protect Ukrainian soldiers and military positions. | Accessed: 2026-06-22 Getty Images editorial set for Kvertus presentation in UkrainePublisher: Getty Images | Note: Supports the KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-M image provenance and the March 19, 2024 presentation in Ukraine. | Accessed: 2026-06-22