Nerehta Russian Armed Unmanned Ground Vehicle (AUGV)

The "Nerehta" UGV / AUGV (Armed, Unmanned Ground Vehicle) is a remote-operator-driven, tracked battlefield infantry support vehicle. UGVs have been featured in recent Russian war games and many sources credit Russia with being in the lead in UGV technology in the world. The vehicle is manufactured by the Degtyarev Plant of Russia and was first demonstrated in 2016. Testing of the product ensued in 2017 by Russian ground forces. It was further demonstrated by the Army in 2018. The vehicle has a compact form with an overall length of 2.5 meters, a width of 1.6 meters and a height of 90 centimeters. Its weight reaches 1,700 kilograms while its payload capacity is set around 700 kilograms. There are four double-tired road wheels to a hull side with the drive fitted aft and the track idler at front. Two track return rollers are used. Over the center of the hull roof is a trainable, traversing, weapons mount which carries a single (optional) 12.7mm Kord Heavy Machine Gun (HMG), Kalashnikov 7.62mm Medium Machine Gun (MMG) or 30mm AG-30M Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL). When used in the transport role, this fitting is removed to make space for externally-mounted cargo to include personnel. The Nerehta can also be used for CASEVAC. An operator is required for the proper battlefield function of this system and range of the remote-control is approximately 20,000 meters (extendable by way of mast assembly). Drive power is provided for by electric motors. The Nerehta has been developed to take on a multitude of modern battlefield roles including general reconnaissance, artillery spotting/support, cargo transportation, and basic infantry fire support. its compact size certainly makes a good fit for lighter-armed elements such as airborne units and will most likely be a part of Russian Airborne in the near-future. The UGV can also serve Army elements in urban fighting rather well.