Aug 7, 2025 12:53 PM
Frontline soldiers from Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade have introduced a customized solution to hostile drones: a remote-controlled robot combining a man-portable air defense system with a compact unmanned ground vehicle.
Frontline soldiers from Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade have introduced a customized solution to hostile drones: a remote-controlled robot combining a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) with a compact unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).
The improvised system features an Igla missile launcher with a custom mount and remote targeting module, letting troops strike without stepping into the line of fire.
Designed for speed and mobility, the robot can be repositioned quickly during combat and engage drones, helicopters, and other low-flying aircraft.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Ukrainian Troops Custom-Build Missile-Firing Robot to Hunt Down Russian Aircraft
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