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Ukraine Arms “Ravlyk” Ground Robot With M2 Browning, Enters Combat Deployment

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Ukraine Arms “Ravlyk” Ground Robot With M2 Browning, Enters Combat Deployment
Ukrainian Droid Raw 12.7 UGV fitted with M2 Browning heavy machine gun during field trials. (Source: Ukrmilitary Pages / X)

Ukraine’s domestically developed ground drone “Ravlyk” has been upgraded with a heavy machine gun, transforming it from a logistics platform into a combat-capable unit, according to the manufacturer DevDroid.

Now designated as the Droid Raw 12.7, the vehicle integrates the Wolly 12.7 combat module featuring the American-made M2 Browning 12.7mm machine gun.

DevDroid reports that this upgrade enables the unmanned platform to conduct both reconnaissance and precision strike missions.

The system’s firepower allows it to engage targets at ranges of up to 1 kilometer, while its sensor suite includes narrow-angle, wide-angle, and thermal imaging cameras. A targeting software package has also been installed to support navigation and engagement capabilities.

The Droid Raw 12.7 inherits its mobility from the original “Ravlyk” platform, featuring an electric drive, all-terrain tires, and a low-noise signature, which allow it to maneuver across challenging terrain. According to DevDroid, these features are designed to support front-line operations while minimizing the risk to personnel.

The original “Ravlyk” ground drone was approved for military use in 2024 following codification by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense. It has a standard payload capacity of 200 kilograms, although developers have previously stated that the system can carry greater loads over short distances.

In its logistics configuration, the vehicle has an operational range of 20–25 kilometers on uneven terrain and a top speed of 6.5 km/h on paved roads and up to 5 km/h off-road.

DevDroid has been producing modular weapon turrets since 2023, including configurations compatible with both KT-7.62 (PKT) and M2 Browning machine guns. These modules are already in service, mounted on a variety of platforms to support surveillance and combat operations across Ukraine’s defense lines.

Earlier, Ukrainian defense firm Bravo Dynamics introduced Phantom 3.0, a ground-based mesh communication system designed to keep unmanned ground vehicles online without relying on GPS or aerial relays. Tailored for frontline conditions and resistant to electronic warfare, the system supports up to five nodes per unit and has a range of up to 80 km. Phantom is being developed in partnership with Brave1 and several Ukrainian tech firms.

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