Contra-drone unveils wheeled ground robot NEO

The Ukrainian electronic warfare manufacturer Contra-drone presented its wheeled ground robot, NEO. The robot was first showcased at an international exhibition in October 2025. The company detailed the features of its drone to Defender Media.

Prototypes of NEO have been in development for about a year. The robot’s key feature is its expanded electronic warfare suite designed to protect positions and military units from enemy drones. It is equipped with a 10-channel EW system capable of countering FPV drones and Mavic-type drones through the combined use of two antennas: an omnidirectional dome antenna and a directional antenna controlled by the operator.

The UGV can reach speeds of up to 15 km/h, carry loads of up to 300 kg and travel up to 30 km. It is fitted with tubeless tyres capable of withstanding a blast from an anti-personnel mine and can rotate on the spot through 360 degrees.

According to the company, the platform can perform multiple roles, including delivering supplies or evacuating wounded personnel. The EW module is removable, allowing the robot to be reconfigured for other missions.

The UGV has not yet been codified. According to preliminary information, the cost of the system depends on its configuration and starts at approximately 1.2 million hryvnias.