A collaboration between two Ukrainian firms has reinforced the country’s frontlines, producing a new robotic platform capable of launching grenades without direct visual contact with its target.
Frontline Robotics and BUREVII recently unveiled ARDAL, a mobile unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) equipped with a Burya robotic turret and an Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher.
It is designed to engage targets from extended distances while remaining concealed, keeping operators safe and maintaining pressure on the enemy without exposing itself to return fire.
ARDAL can be operated remotely or run in autonomous and semi-autonomous modes, reportedly covering “tens of kilometers” without constant human oversight.
A built-in ballistic calculator enables operators to fire at a designated location using a “coordinate-shot-hit” approach, factoring in distance, angle, and projectile trajectory.
The UGV can also execute programmed area-fire patterns, including line, rectangular, and elliptical bursts, to engage multiple targets efficiently.
256-Target Memory
ARDAL features position sensors that compensate for tilt when aiming, keeping targeting precise on uneven ground.
It can operate for up to 48 hours, stores data of 256 targets, and maintains accuracy within 3 meters (9.8 feet) from as far as 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) away.
According to the developers, the system can transition from transport to combat-ready mode in under three minutes.
While details of full production remain under wraps, ARDAL has reportedly seen operational use in Ukraine.
