IN DEVELOPMENT

Gerasim (Russia AI EW)

RU — Rostec
Electronic Warfare
IN DEVELOPMENT
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Description

AI-powered integrated electronic warfare complex for autonomous jamming, cyber attack, and signal deception across multiple frequencies simultaneously.

Gerasim's multi-frequency simultaneous jamming capability addresses a critical limitation of earlier Russian EW systems that operated on single frequency bands and could be defeated by simple frequency-hopping techniques. The AI spectral management system continuously monitors the electromagnetic environment and reallocates jamming resources to the most tactically significant emissions, prioritizing those associated with weapons guidance over general communications. Russia has accelerated Gerasim's development based on lessons from Ukraine, where Western-supplied communications and precision guidance systems proved more resilient than Russian EW systems expected.

Notable Use

Announced 2023; part of Russia's 2030 EW modernization program; AI spectral management capability

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Investment Implications

Rostec is under Western sanctions. The Gerasim program's development drives NATO investment in electronic protection and frequency-agile communications from L3Harris (LHX) and Northrop Grumman (NOC).