Ukrainian Armor Protector
Ukrainian Armor · UA
Heavy 4x4 diesel UGV built on an off-road vehicle chassis for front-line resupply, casualty evacuation (up to three stretchers) and as a carrier for remote weapon stations such as Tavria-12.7. Codified by Ukraine's MoD in June 2025; a framework agreement with the Defense Procurement Agency followed in February 2026, and 100 units are contracted for the National Guard with German funding (first 10 delivered August 2026).
Sources: https://militarnyi.com/en/news/ukr-national-guard-10-protector-ugv-germany/ ; https://militarnyi.com/uk/news/nrk-protector-zbilshyv-vantazhopidjomnist/
Specs
| Launch year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| MTOW | 2230 kg |
| Payload | 1480 kg |
| Speed | 60 km/h |
| Propulsion | Approx. 3-litre diesel engine rated 190 hp (140 kW), all-wheel drive 4x4 off-road chassis with run-flat tyres; 80 L fuel tank; rear air springs added in the July 2026 upgrade. Engine make/model not published. |
| Price | ~UAH 3.9M |
| Price notes | UAH 3.9 million (approx.) per unit on Brave1 Market. Brave1 Market listing price relayed by Militarnyi (Aug 2026): 'one such UGV costs nearly UAH 3.9 million'. Configuration behind the listed price (payload version, comms kit, any combat module) not specified. Value of the German-funded 100-unit National Guard contract not disclosed. |
Suppliers
- SpaceX (Starlink) (US): rf
- Isuzu Motors (JP): chassis: Isuzu Trooper (base vehicle)
Sources
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