Defence Ministry authorises use of new domestic remote control system for smoke dischargers

The Ministry of Defence has approved and authorised the use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine of a new domestically produced remote control system for smoke dischargers which is designed to control the ignition of pyrotechnic devices.

Source: Ministry of Defence 

Quote: "The system consists of computerised control posts, a weather station, other peripheral devices and equipment that allows dozens of smoke bombs to be controlled and activated."

Details: Pyrotechnic devices are launched depending on the specific task at hand. The operator can control the system, which was manufactured in Ukraine, from a safe distance. The smoke discharger works in different temperatures and weather conditions. 

Background:

• On 31 January, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine approved the use of the Hromylo drone for Ukrainian forces.  
• On 13 February, the Defence Ministry authorised the use of Spextr ground robotic systems with various modifications in the defence forces.
• On 4 March, it became known that Armed Forces units would receive manoeuvrable and compact NORD unmanned aerial systems.

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