January 12, 2025, 3:02 pm
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In the air and at sea, we’ve discussed the ways in which drones have become steadily more important on the Ukrainian battlefield. For the most part however, assets on the ground have looked more conventional – armour, infantry, artillery etc.
As time goes on though, that may be changing. UGVs have steadily become more numerous – laying and clearing mines, defending and assaulting positions, carrying supplies and augmenting and supporting infantry and manned vehicles.
In this episode, we take a look at this aspect of the Ukrainian robot wars and ask what the future might hold as UGVs grow more advanced and ever more numerous.
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Reading and Sourcing (Partially complete at time of upload) :
Reporting on UGV assault near Lyptsi
https://kyivindependent.com/for-first-time-ukraine-attacks-russian-positions-using-solely-ground-fpv-drones/
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/no-infantry-involved-ukraine-launches-first-1734766826.html
Ukraine establishes Unmanned Systems Force
Ukraine to establish new Armed Forces branch for unmanned systems
Ukraine establishes training centre for UGV operators
The Armed Forces of Ukraine establish the first school for ground drone operators
UA MOD on UGV development
https://mod.gov.ua/news/na-nuli-voyuvatimut-roboti-general-lejtenant-ivan-gavrilyuk-1
Road footage:
Russians racing down a "highway of death" near Pokrovsk on an ATV, loads of wrecks and carnage on the road. They are allegedly being chased by a drone, near the end an artillery shell lands near them and the driver says he's wounded "300".
byu/Smart-Bonus-6589 inCombatFootage
https://t.me/parapax/1533
Mick Ryan – The Battle of Lyptsi: Robotic Land Combat
https://mickryan.substack.com/p/the-battle-of-lyptsi-robotic-land
Source for contention Udar can still carry troops and medical evacuees:
https://rostec.ru/media/news/udar-na-avtopilote/#middle
images of Russian UGVs
https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/nrtk-courier-a-new-player-in-technological-war-in-ukraine-showcased-at-army-2024-exhibition
NYT on UGVs in UA
Example Reporting on UA UGVs
https://en.defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/ukrainian_ironclad_ugv_helps_in_assault_operations_and_provides_fire_support_on_the_frontline-8033.html
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ground-vehicles-are-new-frontier-ukraines-drone-war-2023-07-13/
https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-drones-robots-artificial-intelligence-b07de714659ef859e16c51d7cda4256b
Example reporting on Russian UGVs
https://tass.com/defense/1255189
https://thediplomat.com/2016/03/russia-to-test-new-mobile-robot-at-upcoming-strategic-missile-force-drill/
https://armyrecognition.com/focus-analysis-conflicts/army/conflicts-in-the-world/ukraine-russia-conflict/russia-sends-batch-of-courier-ugv-to-its-troops-in-ukraine
Rheinmetall Mission Master
https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/products/uncrewed-vehicles/uncrewed-ground-systems/mission-master-a-ugs
K9A3
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/kadex-2024-hanwha-aerospace-to-develop-k9a3-unmanned-artillery-system
Caveats & Comments:
All normal caveats and comments apply. In particular – I would like to note as always that this material has been created for entertainment purposes and is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive examination of the topic in question and should not be relied upon to inform financial or other similar decisions.
Any content relating to the conduct, views, activities or any aspect of any person or character in this video is included for entertainment purposes and does not represent an assertion of fact on those matters or any matters in relation to that person or character.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 — Opening Words
00:01:04 — What Am I Talking About?
00:03:22 — History
00:10:07 — UGV Classes
00:12:51 — Limits of the Platform
00:17:33 — The Advantages
00:19:27 — Russian and Ukrainian UGVs Pre 2022
00:27:53 — Battlefield Roles in Ukraine
00:47:23 — Battlefield Considerations
00:58:04 — Notes of Caution
01:01:04 — Channel Update
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