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Remote Control Weapons and Military Equipment

Browse 6 weapon systems and military equipment entries tagged Remote Control, grouped by category with images, specifications, conflict context, and sources.

6 weapon systems

Weaponized civilian bulldozer or front loader, Combat engineering bulldozer/front loader, Armored Vehicles

Armored VehiclesWeaponized civilian bulldozer or front loaderCombat engineering bulldozer/front loaderSide: IsraelBuilt: Caterpillar (base machines) / Israeli military and defense integrators / United States / IsraelWeaponized civilian bulldozers and front loaders are heavy construction machines adapted for combat engineering, with the Israeli Caterpillar D9 family as the best-documented current example. In the Israel-Hamas War, armored D9-series bulldozers have been used to open routes, disturb suspected explosive hazards, build berms, remove obstacles, and demolish structures or tunnel infrastructure, while newer remote-controlled and autonomous conversions reduce crew exposure in the most dangerous tasks.

Electric trigger for Mk-19 grenade launcher, Electric trigger, Support Equipment

Support EquipmentElectric trigger for Mk-19 grenade launcherElectric triggerSide: UkraineBuilt: DevDroid / UkraineDevDroid's electric trigger for the Mk-19 grenade launcher is a Ukrainian remote-firing component for combat modules and turrets. DevDroid lists compatibility with Mk-19, AGL-53, and RDS-40 launchers, making it a compact interface for remote 40 mm grenade-launcher integration.

Droid NW 40, Ground robotic complex, Support Equipment

Support EquipmentDroid NW 40Ground robotic complexSide: UkraineBuilt: DevDroid / UkraineThe Droid NW 40 is a Ukrainian tracked ground robotic complex from DevDroid that combines the Droid Box control system with a Wolly 40 combat module adapted for a 40 mm Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher. In the Russia-Ukraine War, it was presented as a reconnaissance and strike system for remote fire support against lightly armored targets and personnel.

Droid Box, Ground robotic control system, Support Equipment

Support EquipmentDroid BoxGround robotic control systemSide: UkraineBuilt: DevDroid / UkraineDroid Box is DevDroid's modular control system for Ukrainian ground robotic systems. It ties the platform, weapons module, cameras, communications, and operator interface together so different UGVs can share one control architecture, and DevDroid says it had been integrated on 240 combat systems by April 2026.

BURIA remotely operated weapon station, Remotely operated weapon station, Support Equipment

Support EquipmentBURIA remotely operated weapon stationRemotely operated weapon stationSide: UkraineBuilt: Frontline Robotics / UkraineFrontline Robotics' BURIA is a Ukrainian remotely operated weapon station for tripod or UGV mounting. Frontline lists compatibility with Mk 19 and RDS40 grenade launchers and the Browning M2 heavy machine gun, while Milrem reported BURIA integrated onto THeMIS UGVs and in serial production by 2025.

Droid TW 12.7, Unmanned ground vehicle, Support Equipment

Support EquipmentDroid TW 12.7Unmanned ground vehicleSide: UkraineBuilt: DevDroid / UkraineDroid TW 12.7 is a Ukrainian reconnaissance and strike unmanned ground vehicle built by DevDroid around a tracked chassis, a 12.7 mm combat module, and remote control for frontline use in the Russia-Ukraine War.