In a bold display of battlefield innovation, Ukrainian firm “Robotic Complexes” has captured the spotlight at the IDEF 2025 defense expo, unveiling the “Triminer” – a groundbreaking unmanned ground vehicle that reimagines tactical mine deployment. The drone’s most radical feature: it carries and lays anti-tank mines directly from within its wheels.
This unorthodox design is more than just a novelty; it’s a calculated engineering choice. By integrating the payload of three anti-tank mines (up to 35 kg) into the wheel assemblies, the “Triminer” achieves an exceptionally low center of gravity. “This concept, inspired by military tactics dating back to the Roman Empire, grants the platform superior stability and all-terrain traversal capabilities”, explains Igor Chaikivskyi, the company’s founder.
The “Triminer” is built for the front lines. Its clever, weld-free modular chassis allows for rapid field assembly and repairs, a critical advantage in high-intensity conflicts. This modularity is also key to its operational flexibility. The platform can be swiftly reconfigured from a precision minelayer into a logistics carrier or a potent kamikaze drone, making it a true multi-role asset. With a remote operational range of 10 kilometers and integrated night vision, the 80kg UGV is designed for 24/7 effectiveness.
But the “Triminer” is just one piece of a larger strategic vision for “Robotic Complexes”. The company also confirmed that its “Murakha” (Ant) tracked logistics drone has entered full-scale production. This workhorse is a logistics powerhouse, capable of hauling 500 kg of cargo across 40 km, powered by a proprietary single-motor transmission and in-house designed power and cooling systems.
The “Murakha” platform’s versatility is further demonstrated by the “Plyushch” (Ivy), a specialized telecommunications variant equipped with a 10-meter deployable mast. And the innovation doesn’t stop there. The company is already teasing its next-generation systems, with two new models, codenamed “Bohomol” (Mantis) and “Soroka” (Magpie), currently in development.
The presence of “Robotic Complexes” at IDEF, one of the world’s largest defense showcases, is a powerful statement. It not only highlights the accelerating role of advanced robotics in modern warfare but also cements Ukraine’s position as a hub of agile, combat-proven technological innovation.
Source: DEV.ua
