Kazakh cadet invents precision signal-jammer to outsmart enemy drones

Daniyar Kurmankulov, a cadet at Kazakhstan’s Military Institute of Radio Electronics and Communications Engineering, has developed an advanced signal-jamming device. It selectively blocks enemy communications while keeping secure channels open for Kazakhstan’s military and special services. His invention has earned him the title of Best Inventor from the country’s National Security Committee Academy. The device functions like a precision tool, targeting only hostile signals. It disrupts Wi-Fi, satellite communications, mobile networks, and drone radio frequencies within a 2.5 to 3 kilometre radius. Both mobile and stationary versions exist, featuring encrypted circuits and up to 3.5 hours of independent operation. It can even send false coordinates to drone locators, confusing their tracking systems and interfering with platforms like 2GIS.

Kurmankulov’s work has gained widespread recognition. He won the international contest Best Student of the CIS-2026 and received a first-degree diploma for his research, public engagement, and contributions to youth policy. As a repeated winner in national and international competitions, he continues to innovate. His current project involves an intelligent system to manage unmanned aerial vehicles, distinguishing between friendly and hostile drones in the airspace. The new device strengthens the security of classified data and improves protection for military and civilian personnel. It also supports Kazakhstan’s push for technological independence. Kurmankulov’s achievements highlight the country’s growing expertise in defence and communications technology.