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WDS 2026: Ukraine Reveals UB60D Strike Drone with 16 km Range for Tactical Precision Missions.
Ukrainian Armor LLC presented its UB60D unmanned aerial complex at World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia, introducing visitors to a compact strike platform that the manufacturer describes as a fully autonomous loitering munition developed and produced in Ukraine.
At the exhibition in Riyadh, Ukrainian Armor LLC displayed the UB60D as a system designed to combine precision engagement, simplified logistics, and rapid combat employment. Company representatives highlighted the experience accumulated in high-intensity warfare and the need for systems that can be deployed quickly while maintaining the ability to hit personnel and lightly armored targets with limited preparation time.
Ukrainian Armor presented the UB60D unmanned strike system at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, described by the company as autonomous and combat-proven in Ukraine (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group)
World Defense Show has established itself as a major international meeting venue for defense companies, military officials, and government delegations. The event aims to present technological developments across air, land, maritime, space, and security sectors while fostering industrial partnerships and export discussions. For manufacturers, it offers an opportunity to present equipment directly to potential operators from a wide geographic spectrum.
Ukrainian Armor LLC has built its reputation on a portfolio that includes protected mobility platforms, weapon systems, and a growing range of unmanned solutions. The company’s recent developments reflect the accelerated adaptation cycles seen within Ukraine’s defense industry, where feedback from operational use influences production priorities, cost considerations, and the search for scalable designs suited both for national needs and international customers.
According to the information presented on site, the UB60D complex includes large numbers of ready-to-use drones supported by a ground control suite known as Toro. The package incorporates operator consoles, communications equipment, mast and repeater options, charging devices, and transport solutions organized in crates to facilitate movement and storage. This architecture is intended to reduce deployment friction and enable teams to change launch positions with minimal delay.
The drone integrates its warhead and control elements within a single body. It is pre-equipped with a 60 mm mortar munition and is presented as capable of operating at ranges reaching up to 16 kilometers. Ukrainian Armor indicates that the system can be prepared for combat within minutes and emphasizes ease of operation with limited training requirements. Safety features listed by the manufacturer include a self-destruct function, a contact detonator, and mechanisms intended to prevent unintended initiation.
Within the official presentation, the UB60D is described as a fully autonomous and compact system. The company links this characteristic to the need for responsiveness in fast-changing tactical situations where speed of execution and strike readiness are critical. As with many systems in this category, the precise level of autonomy involved is not detailed in the public material, but the positioning underscores the trend toward increasing automation in expendable aerial strike assets.
By bringing the UB60D to Riyadh, Ukrainian Armor sought to demonstrate how operational requirements observed in contemporary warfare are shaping new approaches to unmanned firepower. The combination of packaged logistics, integrated payload, and short preparation timelines illustrates a model aimed at dispersal, mobility, and sustained availability close to the frontline.
The appearance of the UB60D at World Defense Show 2026 highlights the continued outreach of Ukraine’s defense manufacturers toward international markets. It also reflects the broader debate among armed forces about how rapidly deployable unmanned strike systems can complement conventional artillery, reduce operator exposure, and provide scalable precision effects in future force structures.