The demonstration of drones by Ukrainian Armor at the Polish Territorial Defense Forces' exercise Fire Storm drew the attention of Polish military personnel, who are seeking new options to modernize the Polish Armed Forces.
Ukrainian Armor presented its unmanned systems at the exercise, including the Protector heavy unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and an FPV drone based on the UB60D 60-mm mine.
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According to the company's director, Vladyslav Belbas, the Polish side expressed strong interest in these products. Such demonstrations are therefore a first step toward adopting this equipment for future use by the country’s armed forces. This is unsurprising given Ukrainian Armor’s years of experience in developing and producing frontline solutions; the showcased systems reflect current trends and operational requirements.
The Protector is a heavy unmanned ground vehicle originally developed for logistical tasks under the technical specification of one of the Ukrainian brigades. It can carry up to 700 kg of payload and has a range of up to 400 km on paved roads and 200 km off-road.
This UGV can deliver ammunition and equipment to forward positions, or transport smaller robotic systems. It can also be fitted with weapon stations, including a cannon module, ATGMs, or other armament.
The UB60D is an FPV drone built around a 60-mm high-explosive fragmentation mine, also produced by Ukrainian Armor. Its design integrates the warhead and the guidance system into a single unit, eliminating the need for additional pre-arming.
The UB60D is already in serial production, with around 5,000 units manufactured. In other words, it is a system actively employed by Ukraine’s Defense Forces at the front.
Poland is currently pursuing a major buildup of its armed forces by procuring a wide range of equipment. The drone component is one area where the country is still developing capabilities, making suppliers with battlefield-proven solutions a logical choice.
Recently, Ukraine approved measures to restore controlled arms exports. If domestic companies can secure the necessary permits, their operational experience could help them capture a strong niche on the international market and attract funding to further develop the defense-industrial sector.
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