Mini air defense against FPVs and the “Peace Duck” AI interceptor: Ukraine unveils 20-system counter-drone arsenal

A Ukrainian defense technology company has unveiled an integrated counter-drone architecture featuring an automated “mini air defense” system designed to intercept FPV drones and an AI-enabled interceptor capable of autonomously targeting Russian reconnaissance UAVs, RBK-Ukraine reports.

Ukraine has rapidly expanded development of domestic drone and counter-drone technologies as both sides increasingly rely on unmanned systems across the battlefield, with FPV drones and reconnaissance UAVs becoming central to frontline operations.

The new systems were presented during a closed Demo Day field demonstration organized by Ukrainian company Contra Drone, where the company showcased more than 20 counter-UAV technologies intended to protect troops, vehicles, and critical infrastructure.

Automated “mini air defense” for FPV drones

According to RBK-Ukraine, the centerpiece of the presentation was the Mini Air Defense System (MADS), an automated platform designed to detect, track, and destroy small aerial targets, including FPV drones, quadcopters, and fixed-wing UAVs.

The company said the system can engage targets flying at speeds of up to 300 km/h at ranges and altitudes of up to one kilometer without operator intervention. Interceptor missiles can reportedly be fitted with fragmentation, thermobaric, or net warheads depending on the mission.

Contra Drone also demonstrated several supporting detection systems, including the SPECTRE electronic intelligence complex, SENSE-3 and SENSE-4 FPV drone detectors, and the CD-T15 radar, which the company says can simultaneously track more than 300 aerial objects at distances of up to 22 kilometers.

Electronic warfare for troops and vehicles

The demonstration also featured electronic warfare systems intended to protect soldiers operating near the front line.

Among them was D-JACK, which the company says automatically detects enemy FPV drone controllers using the ELRS communication protocol and applies targeted electronic jamming. Developers also presented the Anti-FPV Backpack 3, a wearable electronic warfare system designed to create a protective electronic “bubble” around moving personnel.

For vehicles and infrastructure, Contra Drone showcased both mobile and fixed electronic warfare systems, including the Contra-drone 8 Ultra, which reportedly suppresses a broad range of digital and analog drone communication channels while on the move.

AI-powered interceptor drone

The company also introduced Peace Duck, a high-speed autonomous interceptor drone equipped with artificial intelligence.

According to Contra Drone, the drone can independently complete the final phase of an interception without operator input, targeting Russian reconnaissance UAVs such as the Orlan and ZALA.

The demonstration also included Yell Duck FPV strike drones, Blackwing and Black Goose fixed-wing UAVs designed to operate in GPS-denied environments, and the Nyvexa unmanned ground platform for logistics and electronic warfare missions.