KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-U is a Ukrainian portable high-power multiband electronic warfare system from Kvertus. The official catalog describes a nine-channel package for FPV drones and explosive-laden UAVs, with up to 2,000 m directional jamming range and a field kit built around a directional antenna unit, collinear antennas, remote control, tripod, and transport case.
In the 2014 Russia-Ukraine War, Dnipro city reported transferring 14 KVERTUS KRAKEN-U electronic-warfare systems to Ukraine's Defense Forces, while Kvertus later said Kraken-family systems were being installed on NOVATOR armored vehicles for combat missions.
Role detailsKvertus lists KRAKEN-U as a nine-channel system. Six channels cover the 700-1050 MHz control-link range, two cover 2.4 GHz control or video links, and one covers the 5.8 GHz video-transmission band.
| Channel group | Band | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Remote radio control | 700-850 MHz, two channels | 50 W each |
| Remote radio control | 850-940 MHz, two channels | 50 W each |
| Remote radio control | 940-1050 MHz, two channels | 50 W each |
| Remote control and video data | 2400-2500 MHz, two channels | 50 W each |
| Video data transmission | 5700-5900 MHz, one channel | 30 W |
Kvertus' product page and catalog list the standard field pack that accompanies KRAKEN-U.
| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| KRAKEN-U system | 1 |
| Remote control | 1 |
| Directional antenna unit | 1 |
| Tripod | 1 |
| Collinear antennas | 9 |
| Transportation case | 1 |
| Quadrifilar antennas | 9 optional |
| Passport and user manual | 1 |
Kvertus treats KRAKEN-U and KRAKEN-U+ as closely related high-power portable KRAKEN models. The U+ branch keeps the same role and field-kit concept but adds a 420-460 MHz low-band pair, raising the interference-channel count from nine to eleven.
| Variant | Configuration | Designation notes |
|---|---|---|
| KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-U+ | Expanded low-band variant | KRAKEN-U+ adds two 420-460 MHz remote-control channels and lists eleven collinear antennas, while retaining the same stated 2,000 m directional range, 40 kg deployed weight, 3,000 W power draw, and 12-hour operating cycle as KRAKEN-U. Sources: KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-U+ product page, Kvertus English catalog PDF |
Kvertus uses the KRAKEN name across portable anti-drone electronic-warfare systems, including the U, U+, and M branches.
| Compatible item | Item type | Compatibility evidence |
|---|---|---|
 | Portable EW variant | The KRAKEN-M product page lists KRAKEN-U as a related KRAKEN-family model, while the U page documents a higher-power nine-channel portable configuration. Sources: Kvertus AD KRAKEN-M product page, KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-U product page |
The U and U+ models sit in the same high-power portable KRAKEN branch but differ in low-band coverage and antenna count.
| Model | Interference channels | Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| KRAKEN-U | 9 channels | Covers 700-1050 MHz control links plus 2400-2500 MHz and 5700-5900 MHz control or video-transmission bands. |
| KRAKEN-U+ | 11 channels | Adds two 420-460 MHz remote-control channels and lists eleven collinear antennas in the official delivery package. |
Kvertus' official product listing for KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-U went live, publishing the system name, role, and technical package.
Sources: KVERTUS AD KRAKEN-U product page
Kvertus announced that Ukrainian Armored Vehicles had begun installing Kraken electronic warfare systems on specialized NOVATOR armored vehicles.
Sources: Kvertus-Ukrainian Armor cooperation article
Dnipro city reported sending 14 KVERTUS KRAKEN-U electronic-warfare systems, along with FPV drones and charging stations, to Ukraine's Defense Forces.
Sources: DniproTV KRAKEN-U transfer report
