I’ve been following the war in Ukraine closely for the past few years. I’ve always had an interest in the defense space and the technology that comes with it, and I spent the first half of my career involved in Navy weapons testing. At the same time, I’ve been part of the off-road community for most of my life, so when I came across this article, it immediately checked two boxes for me from very different worlds.
The article introduces a new Ukrainian prototype weapons system that began life as a Can-Am Maverick X3. The platform has been outfitted with twin Longbow launchers and a radar system capable of tracking and targeting drones or even low-flying helicopters, engaging them with Hellfire missiles.
I’ll admit, there have been more than a few moments over the years where the idea of having rockets mounted to a buggy crossed my mind. There’s something undeniably compelling about it.
Overall, this type of strike-and-move system seems well suited for the current conflict, where rapid engagement and the ability to relocate and remain concealed are critical. Hopefully, we’ll see reports of its effectiveness in the future.The original article was posted here at Militarnyi.com if you are interested in more details.
