According to TASS on July 27, 2024, the Russian Tallamho Design Bureau began the serial production of the second generation of the BUH2 “Sova” acoustic reconnaissance system, which serves as an economical alternative to the 1B75 “Penicillin” artillery reconnaissance system. Additionally, the bureau has also started serial production of the updated Malik acoustic drone detector, available in both wearable and mobile versions.
The Tallamho Design Bureau, established in 2022 and based in Grozny, Chechnya, focuses on dual-use IT innovations. One of its latest products is the Malik-Milli, a compact acoustic drone detector measuring 11×8.5×3 cm, making it the smallest in the Malik series. Specific production figures have not been disclosed.
The Malik series detectors are designed to identify a variety of targets, including drones operating on different frequencies, rangefinders, anti-tank guided missile lasers, and sniper scopes. The detectors compile a library of drone sound signatures, which users can update in real time via internet connectivity, allowing the system to adapt to evolving UAV technologies. Testing has shown that the Malik system can detect rangefinder activity at distances up to 700 meters. Future tests are planned to confirm its capability to detect the dual laser beams of Stinger MANPADS. The Malik detectors are available in two versions: a basic model for protecting dugouts, trenches, and transport, and the individual Malik-mini, which can be attached to military personnel’s bulletproof vests.