Russian forces have received a new ground robotic system, the Uran-3, for field testing. According to Izvestia, citing sources, the platform is expected to be used by engineering-sapper and assault units.

The unmanned ground vehicle is designed to clear passages through a wide range of obstacles. Equipped with a powerful mine-clearing trawl, the machine can neutralize anti-personnel mines. In addition, it carries a heavy machine gun intended to provide fire support for assault groups operating nearby.

The system is operated remotely. An operator controls the vehicle from a distance, allowing the robot to move several hundred meters ahead while performing its tasks.

The Uran-3 complex consists of three robotic units along with a KamAZ truck used to transport the drones.

Military expert Yuri Lyamin explained that the heavy machine gun mounted on the platform could serve more than just a supporting role for assault troops. He noted that earlier mine-clearing systems were typically unarmed, which left them unable to respond if they came under fire. According to him, the addition of a machine gun gives such robots the ability to defend themselves if threatened.