Infantry Weapons

AGL-53 automatic grenade launcher

Also known as

AGL 53
AGL53

The AGL-53 is a Ukrainian 40 mm automatic grenade launcher codified and adopted by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. It fires NATO-standard 40x53 mm ammunition and can be mounted on combat vehicles, light all-terrain transport, or a special tripod for infantry use.

AGL-53 automatic grenade launcher, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, Infantry Weapons

Image source: MoD article on AGL-53 codification

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Ukraine
Built by: Ukrainian weapon manufacturers
Type: 40 mm automatic grenade launcher
Service note: 2020s-present

crew-served fire support grenade launcher

Specifications

Caliber: 40 x 53 mm
Mounting: Combat vehicles, light all-terrain transport, or a special tripod
Ammunition: NATO-standard unitary 40 x 53 mm rounds
Role: Automatic grenade launcher

Compatible Triggers

Frontline Robotics groups the AGL-53 with other 40 mm launchers that use electric trigger systems.

Compatible item

Item type

Compatibility evidence

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

Electric trigger for Mk-19 grenade launcher

Electric trigger

Frontline Robotics groups AGL 53 with Mk 19 and RDS-40 in a launcher family that uses electric trigger systems.

Sources: Frontline Robotics Buria 2.0 article

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Codified and adopted by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine in 2025.
Used by: Armed Forces of Ukraine

Media

AGL-53 automatic grenade launcher Images

AGL-53 automatic grenade launcher, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, Infantry Weapons - view 1 — Source: MoD article on AGL-53 codification

AGL-53 automatic grenade launcher, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, Infantry Weapons - view 2 — Source: MoD article on AGL-53 codification

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Sources

MoD article on AGL-53 codificationPublisher: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine | Note: Supports the AGL-53's identity, Ukrainian origin, codification and adoption, 40x53 mm ammunition, mounting options, and image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Frontline Robotics Buria 2.0 articlePublisher: Defender Media | Note: Supports the AGL-53's compatibility with electric trigger systems in the Buria 2.0 launcher family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27