Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Service (GUR) has received an armed patrol boat developed domestically and funded by the Diana Podlyanchuk Foundation, an official statement said.
news site Defence Blog According to , the new boat was handed over by the Podlyanczuk Foundation last Thursday (1st) and is described in documents as a “New Year transfer” to support maritime operations.
The boat is described as a domestically designed and developed project and the first of its type to be produced in Ukraine. There are currently few comparable platforms available on the global market. According to intelligence agencies, the boat is expected to be used for operations throughout the Black Sea.
“Thank you to everyone who took part in the realization of this project. Thanks to these boats, we can confidently carry out special operations on the water and fight for our Black Sea,” said the head of the Ukrainian military intelligence service.Lieutenant General Kirillo Budanovsaid in a statement upon the handover.
The boat is intended to provide fire support and direct support in maritime operations carried out by Ukrainian military intelligence units. One of its features is that it supports a modular armament configuration where heavy machine guns and grenade launchers can be replaced depending on mission requirements.
The hull and cabin have anti-splinter and anti-ballistic protection, and each firing position has its own armored shield. Additionally, it is equipped with modern navigation equipment, communication systems, and command and control tools, allowing it to operate effectively in a wide range of operational environments.
The boat has a total length of 10 meters and can carry a payload of up to 2 tons, making it one of the largest boats currently owned by the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service. Its dimensions and payload capacity allow it to transport personnel, armament, and mission equipment while remaining highly maneuverable.
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