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It’s not meant to engage the enemy directly, though.
Ukraine is expanding its use of robotic systems as the war drives demand for safer logistics and combat support.
The Ministry of Defence has formally authorized the domestically developed “Bizon-L” unmanned ground vehicle for deployment with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the ministry, the system is designed to operate in high-intensity combat zones while remaining resilient against electronic warfare.
Equipped with six communication channels, including LTE, Wi-Fi and Starlink, the platform is built to maintain control even in contested signal environments.
Its unified interface integrates vehicle control with mission-specific modules.
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Built for combat
The tracked vehicle can be deployed within minutes and reach speeds of up to 12 km/h. It carries loads of up to 300 kg and can operate at distances of up to 50 km.
Its chassis is adapted for harsh terrain, including snow, marshland and ice. Designers also reduced its thermal signature, making it harder to detect using infrared systems.
The Bizon-L is intended to perform missions along the line of contact without exposing soldiers to danger.
Multiple roles
The platform can transport ammunition and supplies or evacuate wounded troops.
With additional modules, it can lay mines, install engineering barriers, or act as a mobile communications relay.
It may also be fitted with electronic warfare systems or a 12.7 mm machine gun turret, expanding its combat role.
Ukrainian officials say such systems are already widely used. The president noted that unmanned ground vehicles have carried out more than 22,000 missions in recent months.
“In other words, lives have been saved more than 22,000 times — robots went into the most dangerous areas instead of soldiers. This is about high technology protecting the highest value — human life,” he said.
Scaling up production
The Ministry of Defence is now accelerating procurement, aiming to shift up to 100% of frontline logistics to robotic systems. Around 25,000 units are expected to be contracted in the first half of 2026.
The Defence Procurement Agency has already signed 19 contracts worth UAH 11 billion. In March alone, more than 9,000 missions were conducted using such systems.
A digital system known as DOT-Chain Defence allows units to independently order UGVs for combat and logistics tasks.
Sources: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
