About

About Protector

Protector is a heavy remotely operated wheeled unmanned ground vehicle developed by Ukrainian Armor. The all-wheel-drive platform uses a 190 hp diesel engine, RunFlat tyres and long-range communications for logistics, casualty evacuation and configurable weapon, electronic-warfare or intelligence payloads.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence authorized Protector for operational use in June 2025 with a stated base payload of up to 700 kg and range of up to 400 km. A later National Guard logistics configuration is reported at 1,480 kg payload and up to 4 tonnes towing. In August 2026 the Guard received the first 10 systems under a German-funded 100-unit order.

Operations

Deliveries
10 Protector UGVs delivered - 2026-08-31 - National Guard of Ukraine - Ukraine - Ukrainian Armor delivered the first 10 Protector UGVs under the National Guard order.
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Order / Commitment
100 Protector UGVs contracted - 2026-08-31 - National Guard of Ukraine - Ukraine - Ukrainian Armor reported that 100 Protector systems were contracted for the National Guard.
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Timeline

Ukrainian Armor begins deliveries under 100-unit Protector order
2026-08-31 - Commercial Order - The first 10 systems were distributed among four National Guard units. Ukrainian Armor said 100 Protector systems had been contracted for the National Guard with German financial support. The National Guard logistics configuration is reported with 1,480 kg payload capacity and up to 4 tonnes towing for supply transport and casualty evacuation.
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