The Ministry of Defence codifies the Murakha UGV

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has officially codified and approved the Murakha unmanned ground vehicle for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This decision enables the serial supply of the system to units performing logistical and evacuation tasks in the combat zone.

The Murakha is intended to transport cargo, ammunition, and evacuate the wounded from positions, thereby reducing risks to personnel. The complex is capable of carrying two wounded people at the same time or transporting up to 500 kg of cargo. It has an operational range of up to 40 km and a maximum speed of 11 km/h. With a ground clearance of 200 mm, the robot can confidently overcome obstacles with an inclination angle of up to 45°. It is operated by a single operator.

Communication is supported via the SIYI 5.8 GHz + ELRS digital system, as well as through an Ethernet (RJ45) port, allowing for connection to STARLINK, Silvus, DTC, or fibre optic lines.

The development of the Murakha began in 2022, based on Western platforms. Variants based on the same mobile platform include the Mantis mobile firing point, designed to engage enemy personnel and lightly armoured vehicles, and the Ivy autonomous platform, which functions as a repeater in hard-to-reach areas or as an electronic warfare station.

The developer of the ground robotic complex is the Ukrainian company “Robotyzovani Kompleksy”, which specialises in the development of unmanned ground vehicles for military purposes. The team comprises more than 20 highly qualified specialists in engineering, mechanics, electronics, and programming.

Recently, Army TV reported on frontline testing of the Gnom ground robotic complex equipped with a grenade launcher.