New wheeled UGVs on Brave1 Market: KOLOBOK, CHAFER, ZMIY MINI and others

The state-run Brave1 marketplace showcases a diverse range of tracked and wheeled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platforms — each tailored to a specific tactical niche. While tracked UGVs prioritise mobility in deep mud and over broken terrain, wheeled systems offer superior road speed, greater energy efficiency and simplified maintenance. These attributes increasingly position wheeled platforms as the preferred solution for logistics, casualty evacuation and rapid-deployment missions where endurance is paramount.

Defender Media has compiled a selection of wheeled UGVs recently added to Brave1 Market, including systems from Rovertech, SkyLab and other Ukrainian manufacturers.

CHAFER UGV

CHAFER is an all-wheel-drive (4×4) electric platform powered by four 750 W motors. Engineered to carry a 300 kg payload with a curb weight of 370 kg, it offers an operational range of 40 km and a top speed of 20 km/h. Featuring 250 mm of ground clearance, high-diameter 560 mm wheels and independent suspension, the platform is capable of traversing highly demanding terrain.

The UGV supports redundant communications architecture, including RF links, Starlink Mini, or fibre-optic tethering.

KOLOBOK UGV

KOLOBOK is an electric UGV designed for the tactical resupply of weapons and materiel. It features a 250 kg payload capacity against a gross weight of 435 kg. The platform maintains an operational range of at least 40 km under full load, with a maximum speed of 17 km/h and 150 mm of ground clearance.

Its primary advantage is an expanded communications suite comprising ELRS, Starlink, and options for mast-mounted external antennas or relay carriers. The standard kit includes dual supplementary battery packs and two spare wheels, positioning the KOLOBOK as a robust transport solution with a focus on link stability.

Sirko-S1 x SKIF — manipulator variant

Developed by SkyLab, the Sirko-S1 x SKIF is a odular electric platform integrated with a remote-controlled manipulator arm. The system is optimised for equipment recovery, engineering tasks, and the precision handling of objects. With a platform weight of 129 kg, it supports a working load of 130 kg (critical load 210 kg). It offers a 35 km range and a top speed of 13 km/h, including a 5 km/h “crawl” mode for precision work.

The SKIF manipulator provides two degrees of freedom (lift and grip) and can lift 20 kg and tow up to 200 kg. The system features an IP54 rating and operates over a temperature range of −10°C to +35°C.

UGV BRO-MAX

BRO-MAX is a high-speed, compact electric UGV offering an operational range of 60 km and a top speed of 27 km/h — among the highest in its class. It has a 300 kg payload capacity, a self-weight of 280 kg, and 200 mm of ground clearance.

Designed for high-intensity environments, the platform is suited for logistics, CASEVAC, and engineering missions under fire. It can be further configured with weapon stations or specialised engineering modules.

UGV ZMIY MINI

Developed by Rovertech, the ZMIY MINI offers the highest payload capacity in this selection, at 550 kg (weight 450 kg). Its single-charge operational endurance reaches 80 km, the longest in the group, with a top speed of 15 km/h.

The platform is dedicated to heavy logistics, personnel evacuation, and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) tasks, aided by a 120° wide-angle camera.

GULIVER UGV

GULIVER is a multi-purpose electric UGV for combat support in contested environments. Weighing 325 kg, it carries a 320 kg payload, boasting one of the highest payload-to-weight ratios in its category. It has a 40 km range, a top speed of 16 km/h, and 180 mm of ground clearance.

The system is intended for ammunition resupply, CASEVAC, and remote mining operations. It supports a diverse range of data links, including LTE, Starlink, and ELRS.

Previously, Defender Media reported on the SPEXTR line-up of wheeled UGVs, designed for logistics, mine-laying, or kamikaze strike missions.