What Ukrainian Armor Llc does

Ukrainian Armor LLC (ТОВ «Завод «Українська броня») is a privately held Ukrainian defense manufacturer founded in 2015 and headquartered at 18 O. Dovzhenko Street, Kyiv. The company designs and produces armored combat vehicles — including the Varta, Varta 2, Novator/Novator 2, Kamrat C-130, and Medical Varta platforms — alongside 60–120mm mortar systems, FPV loitering munitions (UB60D, UB80D10-EFP, UB80D15-EFP, UB82FO fiber-optic variants), the Protector unmanned ground vehicle, Neptune missile armor components, and the ZU-23-UB anti-aircraft system. Several platforms hold NATO-compatible certifications (STANAG 4569, AEP-55, STANAG 3) and have been codified for serial procurement by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with the Varta 2 reportedly priced at roughly half the cost of comparable Western BTR-class vehicles.

The company's primary customer base is the Ukrainian state — specifically the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA), and various operational brigades — supplemented by a growing export channel pursued through participation in major defense exhibitions (Eurosatory, IDEX, UMEX, ILA Berlin, World Defense Show, MSPO, DSEI) and partnerships with Czechoslovak Group, AviaNera, MBDA, and Zeveta. Revenue mechanics are anchored in state defense contracts and platform-by-platform procurement; commercial distribution is also accessed via the Brave1 Market and DOT-Chain digital marketplaces. Production volumes are substantial by Ukrainian-domestic-standards, with approximately 100,000 disposable anti-tank grenade launchers delivered between 2022 and 2026, roughly 1,000 mortars in 2024 alone, and a reported doubling of output from 2024 to 2025 against a tenfold expansion of production floor area in 2024. No consolidated revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Ukrainian Armor Llc

Legal name

Ukrainian Armor LLC

Website

https://ukrarmor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ukrainian Armor LLC is a private Kyiv-based defense manufacturer founded in 2015 that produces armored vehicles, mortar systems, FPV drones, unmanned ground vehicles, and ammunition primarily for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and select international customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Vehicles and Defense Equipment

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992), Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Hull, Superstructure, Armor & Signature Reduction (Stealth) (IMABAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Armored Reconnaissance & Scout Vehicles (IMABAJAF), Ammunition Manufacturing (Small-, Medium- & Large-Caliber) (IMABAHAG), Artillery, Mortar & Tank Munitions (IMABAHAH), Ordnance Components & Subassemblies (Casings, Liners, Guidance Sections) (IMABAHAL), Turrets, Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) & Armament Integration (IMABAJAI)

Keywords

• Armored vehicles
• Defense manufacturing
• Mortar systems
• Unmanned ground vehicles
• FPV drones

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Hardware Sales: Ukrainian Armor generates revenue primarily through the sale of armored vehicles, mortars, ammunition, and unmanned systems to the Ukrainian Defense Forces and government procurement agencies. Products include VARTA APCs, NOVATOR vehicles, KAMRAT armored vehicles, mortar systems in 60mm/81mm/82mm/120mm calibers, FPV drones, and grenade launchers.
2. Technology Transfer and Licensing: The company earns revenue through licensing arrangements with international defense partners for production of NATO-caliber ammunition in Ukraine, including 155mm artillery rounds production with CSG.
3. Professional Services: Ukrainian Armor provides equipment modernization, armoring of civilian vehicles, soldier training, technology transfer, and ongoing maintenance and warranty support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ukrainian Armor LLC designs and manufactures specialized armored vehicles (Varta, Varta 2, Novator, Kamrat C-130), automated mortar systems in 60mm/81mm/82mm/120mm calibers, unmanned ground systems (Protector UGV), and FPV drones (UB60D, UB80D10-EFP, UB80D15-EFP, UB82FO) for the Ukrainian Defense Forces and international defense partners. The company also supplies armoring components for the Neptune anti-ship cruise missile system, an anti-aircraft gun system (ZU-23-UB), lightweight troop buggies, and provides civilian vehicle armoring, soldier training, and technology transfer/licensed production services (e.g., 155mm NATO-caliber ammunition with CSG).

Product overview

Ukrainian Armor LLC is a design and manufacturing company producing specialized armored vehicles, mortars, ammunition, and unmanned systems for defense and civilian applications. Core products include the Varta and Varta 2 armored personnel carriers, Novator light armored vehicle, Kamrat C-130 APC, and Medical Varta variant. The company manufactures mortar systems in calibers 60mm (MP-60), 81mm (UB-81), 82mm (UPIK-82), and 120mm (MP-120), along with corresponding ammunition including silent 80mm mortar rounds. Recent expansion includes unmanned systems: Protector unmanned ground system, UB60D UAV, and fiber-optic FPV drones (UB80D15-EFP, UB82FO, UB80D10-EFP). The company also provides armor services for civilian vehicles and armored components for the Neptune anti-ship missile system. Products serve Ukrainian defense forces and international defense markets through partnerships with CSG and participation in NATO standardization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Varta: Armored personnel carrier (APC) - specialized armored vehicle for troop transport, command-post vehicle, and medical evacuation. Features V-shaped hull, 560 Swedish steel armor, and protection against 7.62mm rounds and mine blasts up to 6kg TNT.
• Varta 2
• Novator
• KAMRAT C-130
• Sokil
• Smereka
• Protector
• UB60D
• UB80D10-EFP
• UB80D15-EFP
• UB82FO
• Neptune

Products and services

• Varta Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) 4x4 armored personnel carrier built on specialized chassis with 560 Swedish steel armor, V-shaped hull providing mine protection up to 6kg TNT, powered by a 380hp turbo diesel engine with central tire inflation system and run-flat tires. Designed for troop transport, command-post, and combat module integration (7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns).
• Varta 2 APC Next-generation armored personnel carrier (MRAP class) with enhanced ballistic protection (STANAG 3) and mine protection (class 3A/3B), weighing 4 tons gross. Designed for modern warfare with high mobility and load capacity to integrate a 30mm combat module, giving it unprecedented firepower for its class. Offered at approximately half the price of comparable BTR vehicles.
• Novator Light Armored Vehicle Light armored vehicle based on Ford F-550 chassis with Ford V8 300hp diesel engine, achieving 140 km/h max speed. Provides protection from SVD rifle fire and mines (2x RGD-5 grenades), seats 5-10 personnel, and features NATO AEP-55-certified anti-mine seats. Designed for patrolling, reconnaissance, and special operations.
• Kamrat C-130 Armored Personnel Carrier 4x4 armored personnel carrier with 320hp diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission, central tire inflation, and STANAG 4569 Level 2 mine protection plus MIL-STD-1472G crew seats. Protects against 7.62mm firearms and mines up to 6kg TNT, and can be equipped with Sarmat combat module (12.7mm) or Corsak/Skif anti-tank missile systems.
• Smereka Automated Mobile Mortar Complex Automated mobile mortar system enabling rapid and accurate ground target engagement, featuring automatic deployment/folding, automated horizontal and vertical aiming, and joystick-controlled targeting. Designed for high mobility and fire effectiveness in modern combat conditions.
• Sokil Reconnaissance-Strike Complex (RSC) Reconnaissance-strike complex combining a Varta armored vehicle with integrated light weapons, communications, and reconnaissance/strike unmanned aircraft systems. Enables observation, detection, tracking, and destruction of enemy targets within a 10km radius, with digital data transmission and automatic day/night target tracking via thermal imaging.
• Medical Varta Armored Ambulance Specialized armored ambulance variant of the Varta APC for battlefield medical evacuation, built on the same V-shaped hull platform with Swedish 560 steel armor. Equipped with medical equipment, climate control, and stretcher positions for wounded personnel evacuation.
• MP-60 60mm Mortar Launcher 60mm mortar for direct fire missions against enemy personnel and objects up to 3.5km range. Can be deployed with large base plate and bipod for conventional firing or with a small base plate in handheld mode for special forces operations.
• UB-81 81mm Mortar Launcher 81mm mortar launcher for direct fire missions against live targets up to 4.1km range. Operated by a 3-person crew, with 45–85 degree vertical elevation, +/-4 degree horizontal elevation, and 360 degree bipod travel.
• UPIK-82 82mm Mortar Launcher Modern 82mm mortar with advanced barrel processing technology for high wear resistance, achieving up to 4.1km range with long-range charge. Features 360-degree horizontal traverse without plate movement and reduced side dispersion by half compared to predecessors.
• MP-120 120mm Mortar Launcher 120mm mortar for defeating personnel and equipment in field structures, suppressing fire points, and destroying wire barriers. Compatible with 2C12, PM-38, 2B11, and PM43 mortars; achieves 7,100m maximum range at 325 m/s muzzle velocity.
• Silent 80mm Mortar Shot Silent 80mm mortar round designed for military intelligence units for concealed fire engagement of unarmed weapons, equipment, and personnel at distances up to 1,200m, with 100–1,200m range and 8m safe platoon distance.
• Protector Unmanned Ground System (UGV) Mothership unmanned ground system designed to transport smaller remotely operated vehicles to the front line, serve as a relay station for signal transmission, and deliver supplies and ammunition to combat positions, reducing soldier exposure to danger. Available for ordering through DOT-Chain and Brave1 Market under the E-BALI and Defence programs.
• UB60D Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with 60mm munitions FPV drone equipped with 60mm mines and fragmentation munitions for combat drops in 60mm, 82mm, and 120mm calibers. Available through the DOT-Chain and Brave1 Market under the E-BALI and Defence programs for Ukrainian Defense Forces.
• UB80D10-EFP FPV Drone with Impact Core 10-inch FPV drone with 3kg impact core warhead featuring blast-fragmentation effect, capable of penetrating 50mm armor. Radio-controlled version flies up to 30km at 130 km/h speed. Can be equipped with day/night cameras, analog/digital communication, and automatic target guidance modules.
• UB80D15-EFP Fiber-Optic FPV Drone 15-inch fiber-optic drone weighing 8.5kg with 1.5kg combined warhead (impact core with blast-fragmentation effect) capable of penetrating 50mm armor. 25km range via fiber-optic coil, immune to enemy electronic warfare, equipped with dual 6s4p 20,000mAh batteries for stable thrust.
• UB82FO Fiber-Optic FPV Drone 15-inch fiber-optic drone weighing 10kg carrying a full 82mm mortar shell. 25km range via fiber-optic cable control, equipped with dual 6s4p 20,000mAh batteries for stable thrust to carry heavy payloads, immune to enemy electronic warfare.
• FPV Ammunition Based on 82mm and 120mm Mortar Mines FPV drone ammunition developed from 82mm and 120mm mortar mines, produced at Ukrainian Armor's facilities and designed for delivery of ordnance to enemy positions by carrier drones.
• Neptune Anti-Ship Cruise Missile System Armored Components Ukrainian Armor armors three components of the R-360 Neptune anti-ship cruise missile system: a Movable Command Post (PZSA-4 shelter and PZSA-5 cab), a Transport Machine with multipurpose self-propelled launcher (STANAG 4569 Level 2 mine protection), and an additional Transport Machine.
• ZU-23-UB Anti-Aircraft Gun System 23mm twin anti-aircraft gun system for destroying aerial targets up to 2,500m range and 1,500m altitude, and engaging ground targets including personnel, light armor, and fire systems up to 2,000m. Features 1,600–2,000 rpm firing rate from twin barrels.
• VOLS Lightweight Buggy Lightweight high-mobility buggy capable of reaching 145 km/h, allowing troops to evade FPV drone threats through speed and mobility. Designed for frontline personnel transport under persistent drone activity.
• Civil Vehicle Armor Services Comprehensive technical protection services for banking cash collection divisions, including armored cash-in-transit vehicles, cash safes, and armored civilian vehicles for individuals. Offers protection classes from PZSA-3 to PZSA-5 (VPAM-8/BR7) using Swedish Swebor Armor steel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubled production of armored vehicles and mortars over one year (2024-2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AviaNera Technologies (CSG Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Ukrainian Armor and AviaNera Technologies signed a strategic partnership at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris to co-develop and supply turbojet and turboprop engines for Ukrainian missile and unmanned systems. The partnership includes plans for future joint ventures, expansion of production capacities, and localization of relevant technologies in Ukraine. AviaNera is a Czech technology company specializing in compact engines for UAS, cruise missiles, and other aviation platforms, and is part of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG) defense-industrial holding.
• MBDA (European Missile Systems Leader)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Ukrainian Armor and MBDA signed a Memorandum of Strategic Partnership at ILA Berlin 2026. Initial cooperation areas include Deep Strike capabilities development and counter-UAV systems. The partnership aims to combine MBDA's technological expertise with Ukrainian Armor's battlefield experience and manufacturing flexibility to create next-generation precision weapons systems. MBDA produces over 45 missile systems used by over 90 countries, including Patriot, Meteor, Taurus, Storm Shadow/SCALP, and Enforcer.
• Czechoslovak Group (CSG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Ukrainian Armor and CSG launched production of 155mm NATO-caliber artillery ammunition in Ukraine through technology transfer agreements signed at the DFNC2 International Defense Industries Forum. One agreement concerns component supply, and the other is for licensed ammunition production. CSG is one of Central Europe's largest defense-industrial holdings, with a reported revenue of approximately €1.5 billion in Q1 2026 and an order backlog of €17 billion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• KNDS: European defense giant formed from KMW and Nexter, producing Leopard 2 tanks, Boxer, VBCI, and CAESAR artillery. Directly comparable to Ukrainian Armor across armored vehicles, ammunition, and the deep-strike capabilities now being co-developed under their MBDA-adjacent ecosystem.
• Rheinmetall: Germany's largest defense company, manufacturer of Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle, Boxer APC, and a wide ammunition portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent in European armored vehicle and munitions markets where Ukrainian Armor is positioning via cost advantage and CSG partnership.
• General Dynamics Land Systems: US manufacturer of M1 Abrams tanks, Stryker APCs, and AJAX armored vehicles. Comparable as a global broad incumbent in tracked and wheeled armored vehicle markets, particularly relevant for NATO-standard competitive positioning.
• Ukroboronprom: Ukrainian state-owned defense conglomerate encompassing 100+ enterprises across vehicles, missiles, aviation, and ammunition. Comparable as the broad incumbent in Ukrainian ground defense manufacturing where Ukrainian Armor competes for procurement share.
• BAE Systems Hägglunds: Producer of CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, Bv206, and ARCHER artillery systems under BAE Systems' global defense portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent in European armored combat vehicles, though much larger and with broader capability scope.

Direct peers

• Arquus (formerly Renault Trucks Defense): French manufacturer of VAB, VBL, and Sherpa light armored vehicles for French Armed Forces and export. Comparable as a direct competitor in wheeled light/medium armored vehicles, particularly for European military modernization programs.
• Patria: Finnish manufacturer of AMV (Armored Modular Vehicle) and 6x6 wheeled APCs sold to multiple NATO countries. Closely comparable as a mid-sized European APC specialist competing in the same export markets Ukrainian Armor targets.
• Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau: Ukrainian designer and manufacturer of BTR-3 and BTR-4 armored personnel carriers, tanks (T-64, T-84), and combat modules—directly comparable to Ukrainian Armor's Varta/Novator APC and weapon integration portfolio. State-owned counterpart operating in the same Ukrainian defense procurement market.

Emerging players

• Roshel Smart Armored Vehicles: Canadian manufacturer of Senator APC and other armored vehicles rapidly scaling production to supply Ukraine and Western customers. Comparable as an emerging player in the same light/medium APC category, particularly for Ukrainian defense procurement.

Regional players

• Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Plant (KZTS) and KRAZ: Ukrainian manufacturer of heavy military trucks and chassis that underpin many Ukrainian armored vehicle programs. Comparable as a regional player supplying the same domestic defense customer base with complementary (rather than competing) ground mobility platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ukrainianarmor
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Compliance5 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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