Ukrainian company Contra Drone unveiled a counter-UAV system: mini-air defense, electronic warfare, and AI-powered drones
The Ukrainian company Contra Drone has unveiled a comprehensive anti-drone system that combines more than 20 technological solutions to protect against aerial threats. The new developments were demonstrated during a closed-door field event called Demo Day, where military and international partners were shown the capabilities of modern anti-drone systems.
Mini Air Defense System for Automatic Destruction of FPV Drones
The main highlight of the presentation was the automated MADS (Mini Air Defense System) complex, designed to detect, track, and intercept FPV drones, quadcopters, and “wing-type” unmanned aerial vehicles capable of speeds up to 300 km/h.
The system operates completely autonomously and is capable of destroying aerial targets at ranges and altitudes of up to 1,000 meters without operator intervention, regardless of weather conditions.
The interceptor missiles can be equipped with fragmentation, thermobaric, or net warheads.
In addition to MADS, the company presented:
- the SPECTRE electronic intelligence system;
- the SENSE-3 and SENSE-4 FPV drone detectors;
- the CD-T15 radar system, capable of tracking over 300 aerial targets at ranges of up to 22 kilometers.
Trench-Based Electronic Warfare and Soldier Protection
A separate section of the presentation was dedicated to means of protecting military personnel on the front lines.
Experts demonstrated the operation of the D-JACK device, which automatically detects remote controls using the ELRS protocol and applies targeted electronic countermeasures to them.
Also presented were:
- the Contra-drone Anti-FPV BackPack 3, which creates a personal protective dome while on the move;
- the “Anti-Mavic” mast-mounted system;
- special protective clothing made of Rip-Stop fabric, which reduces the impact of electromagnetic radiation on electronic warfare operators.
Systems for Protecting Transportation and Infrastructure
To defend logistics and critical infrastructure, the company presented vehicle-mounted and stationary electronic warfare systems.
Among them are:
- the “Phantom” directional system;
- the “Boombox” universal system;
- the “NACPOL” covertly mounted system, which can be integrated into civilian vehicles.
During on-the-road tests, the company’s flagship Contra-drone 8 Ultra system was tested on a vehicle, demonstrating effective jamming of both digital and analog communication channels of enemy drones.
Interceptor drones with artificial intelligence
In the final part of the event, the company presented the autonomous Peace Duck interceptor drone, equipped with an artificial intelligence system.
The drone is capable of independently carrying out an attack without operator intervention and destroying Russian reconnaissance UAVs, including the “Orlan” and “Zala.”
Also showcased were:
- Yell Duck strike FPV drones;
- the Blackwing and Black Goose unmanned flying wings, capable of operating without GPS navigation;
- the Nyvexa ground-based electronic warfare logistics platform.
The demonstration culminated in the successful interception of an aerial target in real time.
Maksym Matskulyak, Commercial Director of Fly Group Ukraine, emphasized that a decisive advantage on the modern battlefield is provided not by a single technology, but by the integration of various systems into a single complex that allows for the rapid detection, analysis, and effective neutralization of threats.
Contra Drone reported this during its presentation.
As a reminder, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has already standardized over 250 types of components for unmanned systems. The largest share among them consists of auto-guidance systems, communication system components, munitions control components, and other key units.
Recently, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense certified and approved for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine three fiber-optic FPV systems manufactured by enterprises of JSC “Ukrainian Defense Industry.”
Prior to this, the Ministry of Defense had standardized and approved the domestic “Volynyaka” unmanned aerial vehicle system for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine approved the Shablya MK19(M) remotely controlled combat module for use by the troops. It is equipped with an MK19 40-mm automatic grenade launcher.
Previously, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine had standardized and approved the “Nebokray” mobile workshops for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The system is designed for the repair and maintenance of drones.
The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the new “General Chereshnya” FPV unmanned aerial system.
The Ministry of Defense has standardized and authorized the use of the new Ukrainian-made B-1 unmanned aerial system within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These ultra-light bombers are designed to strike concentrations of personnel, vehicles, and armored equipment.
