The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has certified and approved the UB82D unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for service. The system is manufactured by Ukrainian Armor, a member of NAUDI. It features a 10-inch frame with an integrated 82-mm mortar round.
According to the developers, this integrates the warhead and control system into a single unit, eliminating the need for additional equipment. The design builds on the same concept as the UB60D drone.
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It has a top speed of 140 km/h and a flight range of up to 25 km. A wide range of control and video frequencies is available. It takes just five minutes to prepare for launch.
The UB82D system includes 250 strike FPV drones, an external antenna, a ground control station, a charger, and a case with a monitor and signal repeater. The system is now available for direct procurement and is expected to be listed soon on the DOT-Chain and Brave1 Market platforms.
From Defense Express we would like to note that Ukrainian Armor is repurposing its fragmentation mortar round production facilities to develop a line of UAVs. This provides an efficient way to utilize existing munitions production capacity.
The company is placing strong emphasis on the rapid deployment and mobility of these drones, as operators do not need to set up additional equipment. Overall, this simplifies the use of the system.
Currently, the use of mortars—especially 60-mm, 81-mm, and 82-mm models—has become increasingly difficult due to their limited range and the widespread presence of drones on the battlefield. Therefore, using these munitions in modern systems makes sense from a technological standpoint and effectively gives them a "second life."
Ukrainian Armor is not stopping with the UB82D and is reportedly working on an unmanned aerial vehicle based on a 120-mm mortar round. As of January 2026, the company was capable of producing 20,000 UB60D drones.
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