Support Equipment

Droid NW 40

The 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.

Russia-Ukraine WarUkraine

Conflict side: Ukraine
Built by: DevDroid
Built in: Ukraine

Droid NW 40, Ground robotic complex, Support Equipment

Image source: DevDroid Droid NW 40 catalog page

Profile

Type: Ground robotic complex
Conflict side: Ukraine
Origin: Ukraine
Service note: 2020s

ground robottracked reconnaissance strikegrenade launcherremote control

Service History

In service: Presented to Ukraine's defense ministry and described by DevDroid as a codified reconnaissance and strike ground robot in the Russia-Ukraine War era.
Used by: Armed Forces of Ukraine
Wars: Russia-Ukraine War

Production History

Designer: DevDroid
Designed: 2020s
Built by: DevDroid
Built in: Ukraine
Unit cost: Not publicly disclosed
Produced: 2020s
Number built: Not publicly disclosed
Variants: Wolly 40 combat module integration

Specifications

Armament: Wolly 40 combat module adapted for a 40 mm Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher
Mobility: Tracked platform with up to 50 km road range, up to 40 km off-road range, 12 hours of movement, and up to 120 hours of stationary operation
Payload: Carries a grenade launcher and a load of 48 grenades
Engagement range: Reported effective against lightly armored targets and personnel at up to 1.5 km

Conflict Usage

Russia-Ukraine War: Side: UkraineRole: Reconnaissance and strike ground robotreconnaissance strike UAV
In the Russia-Ukraine War, DevDroid says the Droid NW 40 was presented to Ukraine's defense ministry as a reconnaissance and strike ground robotic complex armed with an automatic grenade launcher and 48 grenades.

Droid NW 40 Images

Droid NW 40, Ground robotic complex, Support Equipment - view 1 — Source: DevDroid Droid NW 40 catalog page

Droid NW 40, Ground robotic complex, Support Equipment - view 2 — Source: DevDroid Droid NW 40 catalog page

Droid NW 40, Ground robotic complex, Support Equipment - view 3 — Source: DevDroid Droid NW 40 catalog page

Droid NW 40, Ground robotic complex, Support Equipment - view 4 — Source: DevDroid Droid NW 40 catalog page

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Sources

DevDroid Droid NW 40 catalog pagePublisher: DevDroid | Note: Supports the Droid NW 40 name, manufacturer, tracked platform description, Wolly 40 / Mk-19 integration, and general system background. | Accessed: 2026-06-22 New Ukrainian ground dronesPublisher: Join Ukraine Army | Note: Supports Russia-Ukraine War direct use by Ukraine: the article says Ukrainian manufacturers completed the Droid NW 40 and presented it to the military department as a reconnaissance and strike ground robotic complex. | Accessed: 2026-06-22