A video posted online shows the situation inside the vehicle while it was on the move. Flames are visible in footage from one of the external cameras, which functions as a rearview mirror.
The footage confirms that the Inguar-3, developed by Inguar Defense, is already actively used by units of the Defense Forces. It also offers a closer look at the crew compartment of the serial-production model, which only recently entered mass production.
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FPV drones currently pose one of the greatest threats on the battlefield. As a result, most vehicles operating near the front are equipped with specialized countermeasures. These include electronic warfare (EW) systems, as well as additional mesh and lattice structures.
Thanks to these protective measures and its own armor, certified to STANAG 4569 Level 3, the Inguar-3 not only kept the crew safe but also remained operational and continued moving. This once again highlights the importance of proper vehicle protection.
The Inguar-3 is equipped with EW systems, but these never guarantee full protection—both because it is impossible to jam all frequencies and because fiber-optic-controlled UAVs are also used on the battlefield. For this reason, additional protective structures are widely implemented to improve the chances of safeguarding both personnel and equipment.
A similar case occurred when a Ukrainian Novator armored vehicle, protected by anti-drone mesh, was struck by an enemy FPV drone. In that instance, however, no serious damage was recorded. Still, it would be wrong to conclude which vehicle offers better protection, as the strike likely hit a different point and the warhead may have been smaller.
This example once again demonstrates that Ukraine’s defense industry is capable of supplying the Armed Forces with modern wheeled armored vehicles on par with foreign counterparts. The main challenge, however, remains the scale of procurement, which is largely constrained by financial factors.
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