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KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies)

Murmansk-BN

A long-range, strategic HF-band signals-intelligence and jamming complex fielded on multiple truck-mounted antenna arrays, intended to disrupt long-range military and NATO HF communications across thousands of kilometers. Deployed with Russia's Northern, Baltic and Black Sea fleets.

In service since 2014

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

Several performance figures for Russia-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

Russian state channel

Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.

Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)

Fielded & proven

Operator data not public

In service since 2014. Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from.

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Range

Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.

5,000 km

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Crew

Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.

35

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine

Powerplant model and type.

KamAZ truck chassis (multi-vehicle complex)
Propulsion type

Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…

Diesel

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors

IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.

HF-band signals intelligence array, Long-range jamming antenna network

Specifications compiled from public KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN? +

The KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN has a maximum range of 5,000 km.

How many crew does the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN require? +

The KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN requires a crew of 35.

What engine does the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN use? +

The KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN is powered by the KamAZ truck chassis (multi-vehicle complex).

What is the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN used for? +

The KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN is a other typically used for electronic warfare.

How much does the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN cost? +

KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Murmansk-BN: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.

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