The MT-LB multipurpose robotic armored personnel carrier-tractor, designed to move ammunition and evacuate the wounded, is slated for field testing by troops. This plan was announced by Alexander Zakharov, the General Director of the development company Remdizel, during recent disclosures to TASS.
Unveiled at the Army-2024 forum, the new robotic tractor drew attention for its frontline utility, with Zakharov noting its capacity to deliver supplies, perform casualty evacuation, and tackle a range of other frontline tasks. The system can be operated either via a remote control or in a traditional, driver-assisted mode, offering flexible deployment on demanding terrain.
According to Zakharov, a working prototype of the tractor already exists. Current efforts are focused on advancing the device toward a fully mobile state and preparing it for the formal test phase that will follow. When the development milestones are met, the next step will be testing within troop environments to gauge performance under real combat conditions.
Zakharov also highlighted another Remdizel innovation—the Zubilo unmanned armored vehicle built on a standard KamAZ chassis. He noted that this armored platform is intended to provide a broad spectrum of support to aviation units and that multiple configurations are feasible, enabling adjustments to mission requirements on short notice. The announcement underscores the company’s broader strategy of expanding autonomous and remotely operated solutions for battlefield support.
Earlier reports indicated that Russia has begun testing a new unmanned armored vehicle, signaling a continued push toward enhanced unmanned capabilities across the defense sector. This wave of developments reflects a broader national effort to integrate robotics and remote systems into frontline logistics, medical evacuation, and combat support roles, with ongoing evaluations to determine practical performance and reliability in diverse operational environments.