On September 27, 2026, the combat units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces began the practical testing of new strike ground robotic systems (GRC) directly in the minds of intense combat operations.

The new fire module contains a remotely ceramic twin turret, adapted for the installation of standard assault rifles of the Kalashnikov system (AK) - the most widely used rifle armor in the Ukrainian military. The project was divided by Ukrainian engineers according to strict technical specifications from the Brave1 defense innovation cluster.

Having already received grant funding from the state, the developers needed less than 6 months to complete the next cycle - from the initial idea to the production of combat-ready prototypes.

Design features: fire-free tires and fire-coupling module.

The engineering concept of the new impact NRC revolves around maximum cost-effectiveness, maintainability and high throughput of folding embossed heads at the leading edge.

Key technological advances in development:.

Chassis with airless tires (Airless Tires): the use of solid-polymer airless wheels keeps the robotic platform completely inert until it breaks, punctures and cul-de-sacs, ensuring high maneuverability.

Theft of armored hull: easy armoring protects key components, batteries and turret servos from the artillery mines and drops from UAVs.

Twin AK turret: the module allows you to simultaneously mount two machine guns, which creates a high-intensity automatic fire for smothering enemy lust, clearing trenches and assault operations.

Versatility of installation: the fire turret is designed on a modular basis and can be easily interchanged with other types of wheeled or tracked NRCs.

Fighting khreshcheniya: liquidation of enemy ambushes of the “zhdun”.

A number of members of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are already actively defending the new NRC on the battle line. Survival, successful episodes of stagnation were recorded by fighters to the Center for Special Operations “A” of the SBU, who, with the help of robotic turrets, cleared ambushes with drones “waiters” without capturing hunting groups.

The replacement of standard Kalashnikov assault rifles with the replacement of expensive specialized machine-gun modules makes it possible to significantly change the level of skin complex and speed up the mass production of ZSUs..

By the beginning of 2026, ground-based robotic complexes of various modifications have been installed over 100,000 combat and logistics tasks, gradually replacing people in the most unsafe fire contact zones.

Matrix of characteristics of the shock NRK with the twin AK turret.

The table shows the key technical parameters and operational advantages of the new robotic complex.

Complex parameter.

Brave1 impact indicator.

Operational and tactical superiority.

Mainly developed.

Twin turret for 2 AK assault rifles.

Providing high intensity fire without risk of lust.

Engine and chassis type.

4x4 wheeled platform with non-flat tires.

Resistance to punctures, cracks and high throughput.

Corps ta zakhist.

Armored anti-lambic body.

Protection of coupling systems and batteries from UAV skids.

Term of dissolution.

Less than 6 months (Brave1 grant).

High fluidity in the implementation of ideas in the serial market.

Module value.

Modular installation on wheeled and tracked NRK.

Flexibility of integration of fire module on different chassis.

HiTech Expert Take.

The testing of robotic turrets under Kalashnikov assault rifles clearly illustrates the flexibility of the Ukrainian MilTech. The use of expensive imported modules on the basis of verified and available in the warehouses of Streletsky armored vehicles makes it possible to massively robotize the front line for a minimal budget. Such decisions themselves form the basis for the final strategic task of the Ministry of Defense - to take infantry from the first line of fire contact, transferring assault and defense functions to robots.

The recent first tender of JSC DOT for the purchase of NRC for the technical specifications of the MOU in connection with custom orders through Brave1 Market opens the way for the Swedish serial production and the supply of similar turrets from the military in thousands of units..

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