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title: "Army receives Varkhan UGV: What the new Ukrainian robot can do"
description: "The Varkhan unmanned ground vehicle by Air3F has been codified and approved for Ukraine's Defense Forces to perform logistics missions on the frontline."
date: 2026-09-25T08:28:01.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/varkhan-ugv-ukrainian-robot
tags: [ugv, varkhan, air3f, military-tech, ukraine]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Army receives Varkhan UGV: What the new Ukrainian robot can do

![Varkhan unmanned ground vehicle of Ukrainian production](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/25/nrk-varkhan-ukrainskiy-robot/nrk-varkhan-ukrainskiy-robot-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- The Varkhan UGV is officially approved for operation in Ukraine's Defense Forces.
- The platform payload capacity is up to 300 kg with a range of up to 37 km with cargo.
- The system integrates with Starlink and can operate autonomously for up to 72 hours.

The Ukrainian defense-industrial complex has been reinforced with a new development: the Varkhan unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) by Air3F has successfully passed official codification and has been approved for operation in the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine. This platform is designed to perform critical logistics missions on the front lines, where every deployment of personnel involves a colossal risk to life.

### Technical characteristics and mobility

The foundation of the Varkhan UGV is a reliable 4x4 all-wheel-drive chassis, complemented by a dependent suspension and a solid ground clearance of 220 mm. This engineering configuration guarantees high mobility in complex terrain, broken dirt roads, and off-road conditions. The platform is capable of transporting up to 300 kg of payload, covering a distance of up to 37 km over rough terrain with such a load.

### Autonomy and communication channels

Without a load, the robot's cruising range increases to 50 km, and its maximum speed reaches 20 km/h. The developers paid special attention to autonomy: the complex can operate continuously for up to 72 hours. Power is provided by quick-change rechargeable batteries that can be rapidly swapped in the field. A secure analog radio channel is used for control, and integration with Starlink and mobile LTE is also supported. ### Air3F Ecosystem and Global Context

Varkhan is part of a unified ecosystem of solutions from Air3F, which includes T-Bone ground control stations, antennas, and repeaters. Mass production has already begun. Against the backdrop of the rapid development of ground robotics, experts also note other trends, such as testing the Croatian Komodo UGV or recent drone landing operations in the enemy's rear.

## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification

- [Войско пополнилось НРК Varkhan: что умеет новый украинский робот (фото)](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/viysko-popovnilosya-nrk-varkhan-shcho-vmie-1790324713.html) - Официальная кодификация и допуск к эксплуатации в Силах обороны Украины.
- [Вместо НРК за полтора миллиона: как новый робот VARKHAN может заменить солдат (видео)](https://focus.ua/digital/733367-nrk-varkhan-raskryty-harakteristiki-platformy-video) - Технические характеристики, шасси, автономность и типы связи.
- [Белорусские войска испытывают новейшие НРК "Адунок": на что способны эти дроны (фото)](https://focus.ua/digital/748025-nrk-adunok-belarus-ispytyvaet-novye-nazemnye-drony-foto) - Технические характеристики, шасси, автономность и типы связи.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: Who developed the Varkhan UGV?
**A:** The complex was developed by the Ukrainian company Air3F.

### Q: What is the cargo capacity of the robot?
**A:** Varkhan is capable of transporting up to 300 kg of payload.