The combat module can be permanently installed at control points or placed on robotic wheeled platforms.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the commissioning of the first remotely controlled combat module “ShaBlya”. Information about this appeared on the official Telegram channel of the relevant ministry on Friday, September 22.
The relevant ministry reported that three samples of ShaBlya modules have been approved for simultaneous operation. They are used for reconnaissance purposes, to identify targets on the battlefield and destroy enemy personnel, to combat lightly armored vehicles and enemy fire positions.
“We are happy that the Ukrainian ShaBlu is highly appreciated not only by our soldiers and the Ministry of Defense, but also by great friends of Ukraine, such as former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson,” said the leader of the development team.
Combat module “ShaBlya”: what is known about it
“ShaBlya” are remote-controlled combat modules produced in Ukraine. The turret is operated remotely using a control panel. This allows you to fight from a distance and save the lives of defenders.
The turret is designed for the 7.62 mm Kalashnikov machine gun (PKT). The firing complex was placed in place with three boxes of cartridges: 250, 450 and 600 rounds. “ShaBlya” works via remote control. It can be connected via network cable or Wi-Fi. However, TRO states that the second connection method is used as a last resort as it can help enemy forces determine the location.
The developers explained that most often the enemy launches a UAV so that the defenders will try to shoot it down. This helps Russian invaders detect the positions of the Defense Forces and protect them with MLRS. The turret allows you to shoot down drones from afar, leaving no chance for the enemy to scout. The equipment may be stationary at checkpoints, at the border or in other areas.
“ShaBlu” can be installed on equipment including robotic platforms. So, the fighters of the Da Vinci Wolves battalion installed it on the Lynx unmanned platform carrying the machine gun mount. Robotic systems combined with drones will help defeat invaders more effectively and reduce personnel losses.
Let us remind you that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was photographed with the ShaBlya remote combat module during his visit to Ukraine on September 12. The politician visited the location of entrepreneurs in Lviv who develop military products for defenders.
At the end of August, it became known that the Defense Forces had received 30 combat “robots”, among which were ShaBlya combat turrets. With the help of Ukrainian ground systems, the military will be able to save lives by fighting from a safe distance when liberating occupied territories.
Source: Focus
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