National Guard Receives First Batch of Novator-2 Armored Vehicles

The National Guard of Ukraine has received the first batch of the latest Novator-2 armored vehicles.

This was reported by Ukrainian Armor, the manufacturer of the vehicle.

The new vehicle was developed based on the experience gained from using the previous version of the Novator vehicle by various units in combat conditions.

Judging by the published photos, the armored vehicles are equipped with a rotating turret with a Browning M2 heavy machine gun installed on it.

“The Novator-2 was made under our contract. It was important for us to get an armored vehicle for a combat group of 9 people. It was a request from the frontline, something the soldiers need today. Each combat brigade of the National Guard will receive such vehicles,” stated Oleksandr Bilous, Commander of the National Guard.

According to Vladyslav Belbas, CEO of Ukrainian Armor LLC, the company took into account all the wishes of the National Guard.

The Novator-2 armored vehicle underwent almost a year of testing before it was put into mass production.

“Ukrainian Armor was the first manufacturer to supply vehicles with electronic warfare systems. We look forward to cooperation and feedback from combat units on how the vehicle performs in combat conditions to improve it as much as possible, taking into account the realities of modern warfare,” Belbas assured.

The prototype of this domestic armored vehicle was first presented at the MSPO International Defense Industry Exhibition in Poland in September 2023.

The main innovations of the 10-seater armored vehicle include improved suspension and steering systems that provide high maneuverability and increased cross-country ability.

The vehicle also became 10 centimeters longer, which made it possible to install an armored section for additional seats inside. At the same time, the Novator’s curb weight has increased by 2 tons to 9,660 kg. At the same time, the payload increased to 3340 kg.

The armored vehicle also tested the TAVRIA-14.5, a Ukrainian remote weapon station equipped with a KPVT 14.5mm heavy machine gun. It has the ability to capture and track targets, as well as conduct accurate fire on enemy targets in motion.