According to Russian media, the Niobium radar – referred to as “Sky Scanner” – is designed to detect and track aerodynamic targets such as aircraft and ballistic missiles.
Niobium Radar Station – (Photo: TWITTER).
It also has the ability to detect unmanned aerial vehicles made from composite materials – a type of material that is typically difficult for radar to detect, according to information from the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD).
Commander Anatoly, head of the Niobium radar station in Ukraine, emphasized that one of their missions is to intercept and destroy the enemy’s equipment.
Previously, in June 2022, the Russian Ministry of Defense unveiled a Nebo-SV radar station, stating that it operates across all frequencies and generates a significant amount of data.
Experts believe that Niobium is a variant of the Nebo-SV.
“The Niobium radar system is a more optimized and capable version of the Nebo-SV radar system. Niobium can detect various types of aircraft over a wide range, including hypersonic aircraft”, reported the EurAsian Times, citing analysis from military expert Vijainder K. Thakur, a former Indian Air Force officer.
