ABBS unveils Dragon UGV mine-clearing concept

Published on November 27, 2023

Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems (ABBS) showcased its Dragon mine-clearing unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) concept at the Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability (FAVS) 2023 conference in London. The Dragon, described as an "attritable autonomous ground vehicle for minefield breaching," is designed to clear minefields using sacrificial mine rollers. Developed in response to challenges faced by Ukrainian forces breaching Russian minefields, the concept aims to be lighter and more survivable against mines, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), and artillery compared to conventional manned breaching vehicles used by Ukraine and Western militaries.

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