# Morocco acquires Ukrainian Bukovel-AD counter-drone system

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2019/11/morocco-acquires-ukrainian-bukovel-ad-counter-drone-system/
- Published: 2019-11-17T10:40:00+01:00
- Author: Darek Liam

The Moroccan Royal Armed Forces have acquired the Bukovel-AD counter-drone system,
from Ukraine to protect it’s airspace from hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.

Bukovel-AD designed by the Ukranian company Proximus, is considered one of the most
modern counter-drone system available.

This new system is intended for early detection of drones and blocking its data 
and GPS/GLONASS control channels.

According to Proximus, Bukovel-AD’s effective range reaches 10-15 kilometers, which
makes it ideal for military or civilian infrastructure facilities protection in 
combat environment,”

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In addition to scrambling the GPS control channels, “the system also generates a
series of false management signals that significantly increase overall performance,”
the firm explained.

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This means that a ground controller sends false detection signals to mislead the
targeted drone, while having the ability to remotely control and neutralize the 
threat.

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Bukovel-AD was acquired for a value of $50,000, the equipment will come handy as
the proliferation of commercial drones has been gaining momentum in recent times,
particularly in the hands of hostile non-state actors.

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