Moscow to Present New ‘Anti-Drone Dome’ at Upcoming Russia-Africa Summit

Oct. 23, 2026 A Rosoboronexport booth at a Russian convention. Rosoboronexport Russia’s state exporter Rosoboronexport will reveal a planned air defense system called the “Anti-Drone Dome” at next week’s Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported Friday. The multilayered system combines radar detection, electronic jamming, weapons and physical barriers, Rosoboronexport said in a statement. The “Anti-Drone Dome” is designed to protect civilians and military personnel, as well as bridges, buildings and energy and industrial facilities. Rosoboronexport said a separate system offers protection for mobile convoys and cargo. “All the tools and solutions used in it have proven their effectiveness in real conditions,” Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev said. The system relies entirely on Russian-manufactured equipment and is “adaptable to a specific partner and specific facility,” the state arms exporter said. Moscow hosts the Russia-Africa summit next Wednesday and Thursday. The upcoming presentation for Moscow’s African partners comes as Russia itself continues to struggle against Ukrainian drone attacks that have repeatedly overwhelmed air defense systems, targeting oil refineries, warehouses and data centers. Earlier this spring, President Vladimir Putin replaced the head of Russia’s Aerospace Forces following a series of destructive Ukrainian drone strikes. Its new chief, Alexander Chaiko, narrowly survived a suicide bomb attack at an upscale Moscow restaurant in August. Read more about: Air defense , Arms , Russian-African Relations Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Turkey to Send Home Russian S-400 Missile System Experts in Signal to U.S. – Reports The U.S. had sanctioned Turkey over its purchase of the Russian-made air defense system for a reported $2.5 billion. Russian Navy Conducts First Black Sea Supersonic Cruise Missile Test The Black Sea Fleet test-fired the system in the week that it launched live-fire naval combat exercises. Libyan Army Asks for Russian Military Support — Reports The head of the Libyan army, General Khalifa Haftar, has asked Moscow to provide his forces with weapons and military hardware, the Izvestia newspaper... Feature She Was a Leading Arctic Ornithologist. Now She’s Imprisoned for $25 in Donations. Sofya Rozenfeld dedicated her life to studying Arctic waterfowl. Even as she faced criminal charges, she couldn’t imagine leaving that work behind. 4 Min read