First in Defense Forces: paratroopers show how they test exoskeletons in combat conditions

According to Ukrinform, the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated this on Facebook and released a video showing the use of exoskeletons in the Pokrovsk sector.

"Test samples of exoskeletons have been delivered to units of our corps and are already being tested in logistics and at combat positions. In particular, in the Pokrovsk direction – the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, part of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps," the corps said.

According to the military, the exoskeleton reduces physical strain by up to 30%, has a maximum assisted speed of up to 20 km/h, and a range of 17 km.

"Every day, artillery soldiers endure heavy physical loads. They carry 15–30 shells daily, each weighing about 50 kg. According to test results, they get less tired, work faster, and maintain combat effectiveness longer," said Colonel Vitalii Serdiuk, head of the missile forces and artillery department and deputy commander of the 7th Air Assault Corps.

The 7th Corps emphasized: "The introduction of such systems continues the implementation of the philosophy of our corps’ techno-airborne component. We ease extreme human effort through technological solutions."

As Ukrinform previously reported, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are considering the broader introduction of exoskeletons and robotic transport systems to reduce the physical burden on infantry soldiers.

Photo: screenshot from video