AI Arms Race Heats Up: Belarus Says New 'Ross' System Can Hunt and Jam Drones in Real Time
Belarus claims its new "Ross" artificial intelligence system can detect hostile drones, jam their signals, and adapt to threats instantly, marking a major leap in military electronic warfare technology.
Belarus, Russia’s closest ally, says its new military system uses artificial intelligence to detect drones, jam their signals, and adapt to threats instantly. The system, called “Ross,” is a counter-drone electronic warfare (EW) platform that is now nearing completion, according to Belarusian officials [169080].
The AI-driven design allows the system to identify hostile drones, disrupt their communications, and change tactics without human delay. Electronic warfare uses energy or signals to disable enemy electronics [169080]. Belarus has not released a timeline for deployment or confirmed whether the system has been tested in combat [169080].
This development highlights the growing role of AI in modern military technology, especially among nations allied with Russia [169080]. The announcement comes as China is also pushing a rapid "AI Plus" revolution in electronic warfare, aiming to redefine how militaries communicate, jam, and control the electromagnetic spectrum, according to industry experts [157704]. In a paper published last month, the experts argue that combining artificial intelligence with the physics of radio wave propagation could give China a "new form of war" [157704].