- Russia’s Airborne Forces have begun testing the Omich-2 multifunctional ground robotic platform designed for transport, evacuation, and support roles.
- The optionally piloted system can carry up to 350 kilograms, operate for about 40 minutes, and travel up to 20 kilometers per mission.
Russia’s Airborne Forces have begun testing a new multifunctional ground robotic platform known as the Omich-2, a system designed by engineers in the city of Omsk and intended for transport, evacuation, and potential combat support roles.
The Omich-2 is described as an optionally piloted unmanned ground system with a total weight of about 650 kilograms and a payload capacity of up to 350 kilograms. The platform is designed for up to 40 minutes of autonomous operation, during which it can travel distances of up to 20 kilometers.
According to the stated specifications, the primary mission of the system is the transport of assault groups and supplies, as well as the evacuation of wounded personnel from the battlefield. The platform is produced in several variants, including configurations for towing tasks, medical evacuation, and airborne assault operations.
The airborne version of the Omich-2 is reported to reach speeds of 40 kilometers per hour or higher, making it suitable for rapid movement alongside airborne or light infantry units. Russian sources describe the system as adaptable to different operational needs, depending on mission requirements.
A representative of the manufacturing team emphasized the platform’s modular design and its potential for weapon integration.
“This is practically all small arms up to a caliber of 30 millimeters, grenade launchers and mortars up to 120 millimeters, as well as the entire range of anti-tank guided missiles,” the representative said.
According to the same statement, some versions of the Omich platform are prepared for the installation of powerful communications relay equipment, as well as electronic intelligence and electronic warfare systems.
“We are conducting dialogue with developers of light automatic air defense systems to counter drones,” the representative said, adding that there is strong interest in the vehicle for tasks related to the protection of airfields, industrial facilities, and the state border.
The manufacturer also claims that the Omich platform has been adapted for non-combat roles. On the same chassis, engineers have reportedly developed mobile power generation units with output capacities of up to 20 kilowatts. In addition, the platform can be fitted with mining modules, mine-clearing trawls, and what the developer described as miniature multiple rocket launcher systems.
“Miniature multiple launch systems of the ‘Solntsepyok’ and ‘Tosochka’ type” are also cited as potential payload options, according to the production representative, though no technical details or test footage were provided to support these claims.
The testing of Omich-2 by Russia’s Airborne Forces comes as Moscow continues to experiment with unmanned and remotely operated ground systems amid heavy equipment losses in Ukraine. Russian forces have repeatedly highlighted the need to reduce risks to personnel while maintaining mobility in contested environments shaped by drones, precision strikes, and electronic warfare.
The Omich-2’s stated endurance of 40 minutes and operational range of 20 kilometers place it within the category of short-range tactical systems rather than long-endurance logistics vehicles. Its optional piloting mode suggests it can be operated either remotely or with a human driver, potentially allowing flexibility in degraded communications environments.