Russia is formalizing a new homeland-defense approach: allowing private companies to procure air-defense/anti-drone equipment (AAA, radars, EW, vehicles) and threatening temporary state takeover of infrastructure that fails to implement protection or rapid repairs after drone strikes. This represents a doctrinal/organizational adaptation to sustained deep-strike UAV campaigns amid military air-defense shortages, shifting counter-UAS burden to industry and mobile fire groups.
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Russia authorizes private firms to buy air defense and anti-drone systems
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/news-features/ukraine-situation-report-russia-to-seize-commercial-infrastructure-left-unprotected-from-dronesUkraine Situation Report: Russia To Seize Commercial Infrastructure Left Unprotected From Drones