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Jan 8, 2026 11:43 AM

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has cleared a new ground robot for operational use, aiming to reduce soldier exposure in high-risk areas.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has cleared a new ground robot for operational use, aiming to reduce soldier exposure in high-risk areas.

The homegrown Zmiy Droid 12.7 NRK is built for strike and reconnaissance missions, equipped with a 12.7mm machine gun to handle dangerous missions.

Its combat-tested frame lets it traverse rugged terrain with ease, from off-road tracks and sand to snow and shallow water.

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