Global Security System Manufacturers Adapt Their Products in Light of the War in Ukraine
The focus on autonomous fire suppression systems and the increase in anti-drone defense developments in security products by leading companies is a direct consequence of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, according to security systems expert and director of “Speczakhyst” Denys Liubchenko. This trend was evident during the international security exhibition “Secure Your Business,” held in Essen, Germany, in September.
– Has the war in Ukraine affected the global security equipment market? Yes, significantly. For example, in terms of fire safety, there has been a noticeable increase in wireless remote monitoring systems. Leading companies from Germany, Italy, the UK, Turkey, and Slovenia presented addressable automatic alarm and fire notification systems, aspiration detectors, and gas detection sensors, – Liubchenko noted in his blog for the publication Censor.
A significant innovation is the introduction of specialized fire protection equipment in explosion-proof enclosures, as well as modular addressable signaling systems and gas suppression management.
According to him, some European manufacturers presented autonomous systems at the exhibition capable of extinguishing fires in electrical cabinets, mobile communication stations, trains, airplanes, and vehicles. Importantly, these systems can operate during blackouts and provide effective autonomous fire suppression. This is crucial in the current reality of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, where large enterprises and transport systems suffer from fires caused by shelling.
Among general security measures, anti-drone defense received considerable attention. One of the German manufacturers’ developments, which attracted much interest at the exhibition, is a system that “hacks” the drone’s “brain” and creates a protective dome with a radius of 6 kilometers around large objects and industries. Many companies participating in the exhibition have long collaborated with their national armies, resulting in joint developments.
As for the application of these technologies in Ukraine, Denys Liubchenko sees no significant obstacles, as Ukraine’s regulatory framework in this field is highly adapted to European standards. Moreover, many companies are already ready to cooperate with Ukraine.
