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Ukrainian cards: Ukraine's "Chipa" net gun physically snares FPV drones when other air defenses fail
Ukrainian firm develops “Chipa” net gun to physically snare FPV drones when other air defenses failUkrainian defense company BlueBird Tech has developed a new close-range counter-drone device designed to stop incoming FPV attack drones, according to reporting by Defense Blog.
FPV drones have become one of the most widely used attack systems in the war between Ukraine and Russia. Their low cost, maneuverability, and ability to fly close to the ground make them difficult targets for traditional air defenses.
The system, called the “Chipa” net gun, fires a square net that expands in flight and snags a drone’s propellers, causing it to lose lift and crash. The device is intended to intercept drones at distances of up to about 25 meters.
According to the company, the launcher is designed as a last-line defensive tool for situations where an FPV drone has already approached soldiers, vehicles, or defensive positions and other countermeasures are no longer effective.
Read More: https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/12/ukrainian-firm-develops-net-gun-to-snare-fpv-drones/