Lokmas PARS STUPOR

Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Weapon [ 2022 ]

The PARS STUPOR Counter-UAS solution has been employed by Russian ground forces in its war with Ukraine.

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The Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022 has seen an expansion of over-battlefield Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in use at various levels. Types range from run-of-the-mill, off-the-shelf commercial products and similar ISR models to 'kamikaze' style loitering munitions and dedicated direct-combat forms. To counter the active threat being posed by Ukrainian drones to Russian ground forces, elements of the Army are deploying "counter-UAS" systems in turn - to date this includes the "LPD-801", the "REX-2" (both detailed elsewhere on this site), and - more recently - the PARS "STUPOR" C-UAS solution.

According to Russian reports, the STUPOR was first used operationally in early July 2022. Design of the weapon was through the Main Robotics Research and Test Center of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The prototype form was seen at the Army-2017 exposition.

Like other products of this type, the general arrangement of the weapon is "rifle-like" and, as such, it incorporates a pistol-grip / trigger unit slung under the body, a pseudo-shoulder stock outcropping at rear, and an oversized forend which houses the pertinent internals and acts as a forward support with the offhand. A sighting device is seated over the frame for some accuracy at-range. A shoulder strap allows for relatively easy transport of the weapon when "on-the-march". Power is supplied from an onboard battery pack. Recharging can be handled through a conventional outlet or even an automobile battery if needed.

A conventional trigger unit is used to actuate the weapon, which is pointed via Line-of-Sight (LoS) at the airborne target in question. The subsequent action disrupts (or attempts to) the communications / navigation channels being sent-from / delivered to the drone by way of electromagnetic pulses, resulting in the unit losing control and crashing to the ground.

Range of the gun is out to 1.25 miles, making it ideal only against low-flying threats.

As more and more UASs re deployed by various fighting forces across the globe, more and more services will be employing infantry-level / tactical-level counter-UAS solutions in some shape and form.©MilitaryFactory.com

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August 2017 - The prototype form was unveiled at Army-2017.

September 2017 - The STUPOR C-UAS solution was undergoing Russian Army trials.

Specifications

Lokmas / PARS - Russia
Manufacturer(s)

Russia
Operators

2022
Service Year

Russia
National Origin

ANTI-AIRCRAFT
Ability to engage low-flying aerial threats.

SPECIAL FORCES
Qualities of this weapon have shown its value to Special Forces elements requiring a versatile, reliable solution for the rigors of special assignments.

SILENCED / SUPPRESSED
This weapon is either inherently silent/suppressed or can be made so through special assembly added at the muzzle, specialized subsonic ammunition or a combination of both.

SPECIAL PURPOSE
Special purpose weapon for a specially defined battlefield role.

ASYMMETRIC WARFARE
Design is highly variable / low-cost based on battlefield requirement and available materials; general use is in urban settings against an organized foe for high casualty count.

COMPACT NATURE
Compact nature allows for relatively easy concealment.

MAN-PORTABLE
Despite its size / weight, the product can be transported by foot infantry.

SILENCED FUNCTION
Supports silenced / suppressed actions - by way of silencer, suppressor, or subsonic ammunition - for clandestine operations.

SEMI-AUTO FIRE
Internal action allows release of single round per trigger pull, actuating a semi-automatic loading mechanism for successive shots.

REPEAT-FIRE CAPABLE
An automatic, or pseudo-automatic, function is built into the system, allowing for repeat firing to be achieved.

SCOPE-CAPABLE / SIGHTING ASSIST
Supports mounting of optics (scopes) to aid in accuracy for ranged fire.

POWER REQUIREMENT
Requires external power supply to operate, therefore limiting tactical usefulness.

GUERILLA WARFARE
Ease-of-use coupled with relative simplicity of combined components makes this entry a cost-effective solution for unconventional elements / fighting forces.

6,560 feet
(1,999 meters | 2,187 yards)
Max Effective Range

STUPOR - Base Series Name.

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