Ukraine is preparing to deploy 15,000 combat robots in 2025 in an effort to enhance battlefield capabilities, according to the country’s defense procurement agency.
Nearly all of the combat robots will be produced domestically, as foreign models are considerably more expensive, Glib Kanevskyi, head of the defense ministry’s procurement department, said.
One of the key robotic systems being deployed is the domestically developed “Lyut” ground robotic complex, which has been tested in combat conditions and approved for use by Ukraine’s military.
Designed for surveillance and fire support, “Lyut” is equipped with a 7.62 mm machine gun and additional sensors, allowing it to detect and engage targets both day and night.
The compact robot can be transported in the back of a military pickup truck and is powered by a quiet electric motor, providing an extended operational time.
It features high ground clearance for maneuverability in rough terrain and can function in extreme temperatures. Operators control the system remotely from a protected position, reducing exposure to danger.
Ukraine has been increasingly integrating robotic systems into its military operations, aiming to enhance combat effectiveness while minimizing risks for soldiers in the most dangerous areas.
The country’s Defense Ministry has expanded its investment in robotic warfare, increasing the value of contracts to $150 million in the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainian media outlet Economichna Pravda reported, citing the ministry’s procurement department.
The Defense Ministry also plans to purchase 4.5 million FPV drones in 2025, matching the full production capacity of the domestic defense industry, according to Kanevskyi.
One of the key robotic systems being deployed is the domestically developed “Lyut” ground robotic complex, which has been tested in combat conditions and approved for use by Ukraine’s military.
Designed for surveillance and fire support, “Lyut” is equipped with a 7.62 mm machine gun and additional sensors, allowing it to detect and engage targets both day and night.
The compact robot can be transported in the back of a military pickup truck and is powered by a quiet electric motor, providing an extended operational time.
It features high ground clearance for maneuverability in rough terrain and can function in extreme temperatures. Operators control the system remotely from a protected position, reducing exposure to danger.
Ukraine has been increasingly integrating robotic systems into its military operations, aiming to enhance combat effectiveness while minimizing risks for soldiers in the most dangerous areas.
The country’s Defense Ministry has expanded its investment in robotic warfare, increasing the value of contracts to $150 million in the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainian media outlet Economichna Pravda reported, citing the ministry’s procurement department.
The Defense Ministry also plans to purchase 4.5 million FPV drones in 2025, matching the full production capacity of the domestic defense industry, according to Kanevskyi.
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