Ukrainian troops testing exoskeletons that help them run 12 mph on battlefield and carry more ammo
Ukrainian forces have begun testing new portable exoskeleton technology designed to assist soldiers on the battlefield. The systems, compact enough to fold into a suitcase, can reportedly help troops move at speeds of up to 12 miles per hour while carrying heavy loads.
According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s 7th Air Assault Corps, soldiers are already training with the equipment near the front lines in the Pokrovsk area as fighting with Russian forces continues. The military also released video showing troops wearing the mechanical support devices while loading artillery shells into a howitzer.
Officials say the wearable system is meant to reduce the intense physical strain placed on artillery crews. Military representatives estimate the exoskeletons can cut the effort required to move ammunition by about 30 percent.
Colonel Vitaly Serduk, who oversees missile troops and artillery operations, said the job of artillery units is physically demanding. He explained that gunners regularly handle between 15 and 30 shells a day, with each shell weighing about 50 kilograms, or roughly 110 pounds.
Early testing indicates the technology helps soldiers conserve energy, speeds up the loading process, and allows crews to maintain their endurance for longer periods. The exoskeletons being evaluated are also reportedly equipped with artificial intelligence that automatically adjusts to the weight a soldier is carrying.
The devices are designed to collapse into a suitcase-sized package for easier transport. The 7th Air Assault Corps said this marks the first time such equipment is being tested with Ukrainian troops.
Serduk said adopting the new technology reflects the corps’ broader approach of integrating advanced tools to extend soldiers’ capabilities through technological innovation.
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