It has long been a problem for the Armed Forces that drones fly into military protection objects and during exercises.
Despite the fact that it usually involves ordinary private individuals, without evil intentions, it can still have serious consequences according to Ulf Lepp. According to him, there is a high probability that the information from private drones’ cameras ends up on servers in another country, perhaps where it was manufactured.
– So you can unwittingly collect information for another country. That’s intelligence gathering and that’s what we want to prevent.
Part of putting a puzzle together
Although there are plenty of satellite images, the information from drones fulfills an important function according to Ulf Lepp.
– It’s part of putting together a puzzle. It is a complement where you get much closer to the object, can see from a different angle and get a completely different insight into storage, premises and facilities.
The armed forces have been testing different types of jammers against commercial drones for some time. The tests are now complete and the equipment must be purchased and placed at the various units.
According to Ulf Lepp, the problem with drones is still not solved. Because the defense protects its own facilities, but when it comes to airports and power stations, it is other agencies that need to acquire equipment for protection.
– This is a problem for the whole society, more people have to take responsibility, he says.