The event brought together more than 500 participants: representatives of industry, security agencies, regulators, the scientific community and operators of critical facilities. The NAS Association was represented at the conference by Vladislav Sergeev, who took part in the key sessions, including a dedicated discussion on protecting fuel and energy complex (FEC) facilities that drew more than 120 specialists.
The main focus of the conference was on practical solutions and a systemic approach to securing civilian infrastructure. Among the topics discussed: • modern threat models and tactics for using UAS against energy, transport and industrial facilities; • the legal and technical aspects of the lawful use of electronic-warfare jamming; • personnel training and the creation of mobile fire teams (MFTs); • the audit and certification of systems protecting critical infrastructure. Particular interest was drawn by the experience of large industrial companies: a representative of Nornickel shared the intricacies of organising protection at restricted sites (the information was provided under an NDA and is not subject to public disclosure), setting a high bar for the entire industry.
The event concluded with a visit to a test range, where developers demonstrated their solutions in real conditions: • systems for jamming and spoofing navigation-signal coordinates; • acoustic and optical means of detecting UAS; • training complexes for preparing operators; • ground robotic platforms for tracking and interception.
“This is no longer a niche topic for enthusiasts. Counter-drone protection is a matter of national security, and the industry must respond to it systemically: through unified standards, personnel training and technological cooperation. The NAS Association will continue to take part in this dialogue as the voice of the manufacturers and operators of autonomous systems,” noted Vladislav Sergeev.
Following the conference, a package of recommendations and proposals was drawn up, which will be sent to the relevant federal authorities to be taken into account when developing regulatory and strategic documents. The NAS Association confirms its readiness to help consolidate the efforts of the state, business and science to ensure Russia’s technological resilience and security.