Khyzhak joins the fight: Ukraine approves new combat module for front-line use
Photo: Ukrainian combat module Khyzhak (mod.gov.ua)
Ukraine has officially adopted the remotely operated combat module Khyzhak into service. The Ministry of Defense has already codified this new domestic development.
The defense ministry has codified and approved the domestically developed remotely operated combat module Khyzhak ("Predator") for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
What is known about the Khyzhak combat module
It can be deployed both as a stationary unit and on a mobile platform.
The mounted 7.62 mm machine guns on the module can be loaded with either Soviet-type ammunition or NATO-standard rounds. The remotely operated system is capable of engaging targets at standard infantry combat ranges.
It can track and fire on targets across multiple planes — both ground and aerial. The platform’s stabilization system allows for accurate fire even while in motion.
This combat module will improve both the effectiveness and safety of Ukrainian troops on the battlefield by enabling remote operation and minimizing risk to personnel.
Other developments in combat technology
As a reminder, in June, Ukraine officially approved the use of the new remotely operated combat module SHABLIA MK19(M).
Ukrainian forces are also set to deploy a new unmanned aerial system called Volynyaka — a new hexacopter designed to hunt down heavily armored targets.
Incidentally, even Donald Trump has expressed surprise at the extensive use of UAVs in modern warfare. He noted that no one expected drones to become the primary weapon in the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Russia, however, is also advancing its capabilities. During a recent attack on Kyiv, Russian forces deployed a new jet-powered drone called Geran-3.
