Nuclear-resistant ‘Donkey’ ground robot with fiber control takes on combat logistics
The drone’s core strength lies in its resistance to nuclear warfare effects, particularly in the electromagnetic pulse and radiation spectrum.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has officially added the “Vislyuk” unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to its military service.
This step strengthens Ukraine’s effort to automate its battlefield operations, especially in challenging electronic warfare situations, including potential nuclear events.
Named after the Ukrainian word for “donkey,” the Vislyuk system is designed as a multi-role terrestrial drone optimized for frontline resilience.
Nuclear-resistant robot
The drone’s core strength lies in its resistance to nuclear warfare effects, particularly in the electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and radiation spectrum, enabling continued operability in degraded or contaminated environments.
This capability, once reserved for hardened strategic assets, is now embedded in a tactical ground drone.
At the heart of Vislyuk’s survivability is its electric-nuclear warfare-resistant control system, hardened against electromagnetic interference and pulse disruption.
Coupled with a fibre optic communication module, the platform ensures uninterrupted command-and-control over extended ranges, a critical requirement for operating within or adjacent to nuclear-affected zones.
The system is further hardened to maintain integrity across chemically or radiologically compromised terrain, supporting uninterrupted logistics and operational tempo.