Contra Drone tests new Anti-Mavic mobile EW system

The Ukrainian startup Contra Drone has unveiled the Anti-Mavic, a mobile Electronic Warfare (EW) system designed for the rapid detection and suppression of Mavic-type reconnaissance and strike UAVs.

According to the company, a core feature of the complex is its placement on a lightweight telescopic mast up to 5 metres high. This design allows the system to be quickly deployed in a matter of minutes, ensuring effective coverage of the airspace. The EW module operates across the drones’ primary frequency bands – 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, and 5.8 GHz – and is equipped with three slot antennas providing an 18 dBi gain. A stable output power of 100 W, combined with active cooling, guarantees effective operation across a wide temperature range, from −10 to +75 °C. The capability to rotate the antenna module by 360° ensures comprehensive coverage.

According to the team, the complex’s effectiveness was validated during trials conducted under near-combat conditions, with the drone operator at a range of 5,300 metres and the drone flying at an altitude of approximately 500 metres. Signal suppression was successfully recorded at a distance exceeding 3,400 metres.

Contra Drone stresses that the Anti-Mavic is intended for operational response to aerial threats. It can be deployed near military positions, vital infrastructure, or within defensive perimeters, with the potential for integration with other protection systems.

In addition to the Anti-Mavic EW system, Contra Drone’s product portfolio includes the Boombox EW system in various configurations, as well as antennas and batteries for EW applications.

Previously, Defender Media reported on the updated EW systems from TAF Industries.