Ukraine’s new Inguar-3 armored vehicle has entered service with the National Guard and already faced a battlefield test, surviving a direct strike from an FPV drone.
Video circulated on social media showed the vehicle continuing its mission after the attack, with the crew unharmed.
Reports said the drone impact caused a fire at the point of strike, but the crew quickly moved the vehicle to a safe zone, where the flames were extinguished. The driver observed the incident through the side-view camera display, demonstrating how the vehicle’s sensor suite supported situational awareness under stress.
Inguar Defence, a Ukrainian company, first presented the Inguar-3 prototype in early 2024. Now, it had completed its first serial production contract after a record-fast cycle of design, testing, and industrial launch. The vehicle is classified as a modern MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) and is positioned as one of the most protected 4×4 armored vehicles produced in Ukraine.
The Inguar-3’s armor meets NATO STANAG 4569 level 3 standards. It withstands armor-piercing 7.62×54 mm rounds, fragments from 155 mm artillery shells, and features reinforced mine protection. Developers said the design is capable of protecting the crew against blasts of up to 8 kilograms of TNT beneath the wheels or hull — equivalent to the detonation of a Soviet-era anti-tank mine.
Beyond protection, the vehicle was built for mobility and adaptability. Powered by a 356-horsepower engine with an automatic transmission, it can maneuver across rough terrain. A system of panoramic cameras, including night-vision capability, ensures crews remain aware of their environment.
The platform is modular by design, built around separate front and rear armored capsules that allow for multiple configurations. These include 4×4 and 6×6 variants configured for air defense systems, anti-tank complexes, electronic warfare, optical reconnaissance, command-and-control, or medical evacuation roles.
Technical features further add to survivability and flexibility. With 450 mm ground clearance, an automatic tire inflation system, and RunFlat inserts, the vehicle can keep moving even after tire damage. The hybrid of armor, mobility, and modularity is intended to give Ukrainian forces a versatile and resilient platform under battlefield conditions.
The successful survival of an FPV drone strike underscores the vehicle’s combat resilience. While drone-delivered munitions have caused heavy losses across armored fleets in the war, Inguar-3’s protection allowed it to continue operating, a fact that developers and Ukrainian observers are highlighting as proof of its effectiveness.
As Ukraine scales production of indigenous armored vehicles, the Inguar-3 represents a domestic capability that combines modern protection standards with local engineering solutions. For the National Guard, its arrival adds a new level of survivability and operational flexibility to units that often face frontline threats.