Detect an aerial target, automatically track it, jam or destroy it - this is exactly the integrated anti-drone system demonstrated by the Ukrainian company Contra Drone. Instead of presenting individual pieces of equipment, the developers showed how modern electronic warfare systems, radars, interceptor drones and robotic platforms can operate as a single ecosystem, reports UNN with reference to the presentation by Contra Drone.
During the demonstration, the company presented over 20 defense developments and conducted 12 field tests.
Detection systems and mini air defense
The presentation began with systems for detecting, tracking and intercepting small aerial targets. The central element was the automated mini air defense system MADS (Mini Air Defense System), designed to neutralize FPV drones, quadcopters and fixed-wing UAVs.
They also showcased the all-weather radar station CD-T15, capable of simultaneously tracking over 300 aerial objects at a distance of up to 22 kilometers.
This block also featured the SPECTRE electronic intelligence system and the SENSE-3 and SENSE-4 FPV drone detectors.
Trench protection for soldiers on the front line
The second block was dedicated to solutions for individual protection of soldiers on the front line. The D-JACK device automatically detects FPV drone control units using the ELRS protocol and provides targeted electronic countermeasures.
A personal safety dome in motion for soldiers can be created by the mobile Anti-fpv BackPack 3 system. It is manufactured in a backpack format.
Photo: Andriy Khodkov
They also presented the "Anti-Mavic" mast system and special protective clothing for electronic warfare operators.
Vehicle-mounted electronic warfare systems and logistics protection
The third part of the event featured stationary and vehicle-mounted electronic warfare systems for protecting logistics and critical infrastructure. Among them are the "Phantom" and "BoomBox" systems, the "NATSPOL" concealed installation system, as well as the flagship vehicle-mounted system Contra-drone 8 Ultra, which demonstrated the ability to suppress digital and analog communication channels of drones while on the move.
Photo: Andriy Khodkov
Interceptor drones and final demonstration
The organizers paid special attention to robotic platforms and unmanned systems. In particular, the autonomous interceptor drone Peace Duck with artificial intelligence elements was presented, capable of independently engaging enemy reconnaissance UAVs in the final phase of flight, as well as the Yell Duck strike FPV drones, the Blackwing and Black Goose unmanned flying wings, and the Nyvexa robotic platform.
The final stage of Demo Day was the practical interception of an aerial target in real time using radar tracking and engagement systems.