- Inguar Defence unveiled a new Inguar-3 pickup variant developed for UAV crews in coordination with Lasar’s Group of Ukraine’s National Guard.
- The MRAP-class Inguar-3 platform is in combat service and has reportedly withstood FPV drone strikes and mine blasts while protecting crews.
Ukrainian defense manufacturer Inguar Defence has developed a new pickup variant of its Inguar-3 armored vehicle designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crews, the company announced this week.
The new configuration, described by the manufacturer as an “Inguar-3 Pickup for UAV crews,” was developed “in strict compliance with the operational requirements defined by Lasar’s Group,” according to Inguar Defence. Lasar’s Group is an elite special purpose unit within the National Guard of Ukraine and is regarded as one of the most effective drone units in the country.
The Inguar-3 is a multi-purpose armored vehicle in the MRAP class currently in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The base vehicle has already been delivered to combat units and is directly engaged in combat operations. According to the company, the Inguar-3 has received favorable feedback from the military.
The Inguar-3 is one of the most protected 4×4 armored vehicles in service with Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The platform has reportedly withstood multiple strikes from FPV drones and detonations from mines while preserving the lives of crew members and transported personnel.
The upgraded pickup variant is equipped with differential locks and a central tire inflation system, improving off-road mobility and adaptability to varied terrain conditions. By removing the turret and adopting a pickup configuration, the overall weight of the armored vehicle has been reduced. According to the developer, this weight reduction results in higher dynamic performance, increased operational range, and improved cross-country mobility compared to the base configuration.
Images released by the company show the new pickup configuration featuring a reinforced armored cab and a covered rear cargo section intended for equipment and mission-specific payloads. The vehicle retains the angular armored hull and elevated chassis characteristic of MRAP-class platforms, designed to provide enhanced blast protection against mines and improvised explosive devices.
As noted by Inguar Defence, the pickup variant was tailored to meet operational requirements specific to UAV units. Drone crews operating near the front line face threats from artillery, loitering munitions, and FPV drones. The adaptation of an MRAP-class vehicle for UAV support reflects the growing operational role of unmanned systems across Ukrainian formations.
The Inguar-3 platform is designed as a 4×4 armored vehicle with survivability features typical of MRAP vehicles, including a blast-resistant hull and reinforced suspension system. These vehicles are engineered to mitigate the effects of underbody explosions and fragmentation while maintaining mobility across varied terrain.