UKR ARMO TECH’s debut participation at the IDEX 2025 arms exhibition, showcasing the UAT.GYURZA-02 and UAT-TISA vehicles at its own booth, is a bold statement. It marks the emergence of a new, ambitious developer and manufacturer of wheeled armored vehicles, ready to compete in the highly competitive MRAP market. Unlike foreign alternatives, Ukrainian solutions inherently possess an advantage because they survived natural selection in the most intense and bloody conflict since World War II.
Why the GYURZA-02 is Needed
UKR ARMO TECH already supplies a number of armored vehicle models to security and defense forces. One of the key models is the Gyurza, an armored 4x4 all-wheel-drive vehicle currently used by the Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
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While the primary function of these wheeled armored vehicles is to transport infantry to the battlefield and the forward area, the ongoing shortage of armored vehicles and infantry fighting vehicles has expanded their role. They are now even being deployed for direct participation in assault operations, as evidenced in various areas of the front.
"Our military wanted a protected, overload-resistant, reliable, and maintainable vehicle. It's because such equipment is used at the very limits or even beyond the limits of its designed capabilities. And they also needed more space inside. So, the Gyurza-2 squeezes the maximum out of its dimensions," explains UKR ARMO TECH.
And thus, the new Gyurza-02 weighs 14 tons, with a payload capacity of 2 tons. Its length has been extended to 7,140 mm, and its width is 2,600 mm. The height with the turret is 3,500 mm.
A special two-link reinforced suspension system was developed to account for the vehicle's armored load and the increased cross-country mobility needed for frontline operations. To increase internal volume, the shape of the armored capsule was adjusted; specifically, the sides of the hull are now straight rather than beveled, without compromising ballistic performance. The result is a more spacious interior for the crew, landing troops, and their equipment.
In its base configuration, the Gyurza-02 is designed to carry 10 passengers plus a driver. Other versions, such as a medical, command, electronic warfare, or fire support vehicle, are also available based on this model.
Powertrain
The Gyurza-02 is powered by a six-cylinder 6.7-liter Cummins ISDe6.7-330 turbodiesel engine delivering 385 hp, paired with a six-speed Allison 3000 automatic transmission.
This 4x4 armored vehicle features a central tire inflation system, military-grade wheels, and either 365/80 or 395/80 R20 tires. The spare tire is mounted at the rear, with an electric winch for easy deployment. After all, with a weight of 140 kg, the tire is not easy to remove manually, especially in extreme conditions. The tires are fitted with a run-flat system, allowing the vehicle to continue for up to 40 km with a completely deflated punctured tire.
Protection
The Gyurza-02 meets the second and third levels of ballistic protection according to STANAG 4569 standard, providing resistance against armor-piercing incendiary rounds from 7.62x39 mm (STANAG L2) and 7.62x54 mm (STANAG L3). Inside the vehicle, the capsule is lined with aramid fabric for protection against fragments. Additionally, the vehicle’s suspension is designed with a safety margin that allows for increased ballistic protection if requested by the customer.
The Gyurza-02 also features mine protection rated at level 3 according to STANAG 4569, resisting detonations under the wheel or belly from anti-tank mines containing up to 8 kg of explosives. Its reinforced double floor is V-shaped and provides a 380 mm clearance.
The vehicle is equipped with specially designed slat armor for anti-drone protection. The hull is prepared for attaching a protective frame, which can be installed as needed at the unit’s deployment site. Additionally, each Gyurza includes electronic warfare systems designed to protect against FPV drones across various frequency ranges, with the ability to reconfigure quickly.
Combat Power
The Gyurza-02 features a turret designed for a Browning or DShK machine gun. The vehicle can also accommodate any machine gun up to 14 mm in caliber, and various types of light weapon stations are available. UKR ARMO TECH is currently developing its own remotely controlled weapon station, which will be integrated into the vehicle soon. Despite this, the option to choose weapons will remain flexible.
Situational Awareness
The driver, commander, and troops benefit from high situational awareness at all times, both day and night. To ensure everyone can view their surroundings, cameras for 360-degree coverage are installed. The imagery is displayed on the driver’s monitor and a shared tablet for the passengers inside the landing compartment. For night driving, the driver has an infrared camera with active illumination, and the image is also made available to the troopers.
Additionally, Gyurza-02 is integrated into a digital battlefield management system, enhancing unit effectiveness through real-time sharing of critical information. Basically, the vehicle implements a tactical command and control (C2) system that merges navigation and radio communication functions.
This tandem allows the vehicle commander to share data horizontally with other combat platforms and vertically with command structures, providing swift mutual updates on coordinates between allied vehicles and enemy positions to strike.
Potential
At its core, Gyurza-02 demonstrates a successful symbiosis of solutions from the UKR ARMO TECH design bureau and other domestic companies whose products are embedded in the vehicle.
These include Ukrainian manufacturers of HVAC, CBRN protection systems, and developers of AI technologies. Notably, in addition to electronic warfare capabilities, the vehicle also integrates laser radiation sensors in its observation camera modules. If a threat is detected, the system automatically activates a smoke barrier, similar to those used on Ukrainian tanks and APCs. This is another survivability feature built into the Gyurza-02.
UKR ARMO TECH is capable of producing hundreds of Gyurza-02 class vehicles, alongside other models like the armored combat vehicle TISA, also showcased at IDEX-2025.
"In the near future, the efforts of our designers and production teams will be focused on Gyurza-02: supplying our defense forces, further enhancing its protective capabilities, and increasing production volumes," said Hennadii Khirhii, Director of UKR ARMO TECH. "Our advantages, not only domestically but also in foreign markets — demonstrated here in Abu Dhabi — are quality, price, service, and the experience and practice of combat application embodied in the Gyurza. If a decision is made about the export of Ukrainian products, our vehicles will stand strong against the world’s best models."
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