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During the Ukrainian-Nordic DIH Naval Forge 2026 conference, the Ukrainian company “Avarid” unveiled the MOBIDIK maritime drone, which can be equipped with, among other things, long-range middle strike drones and a missile-drone.
Key takeaways:
- The MOBIDIK maritime UAV from “Avarid” can be equipped with a missile-drone and long-range middle strike drones.
- MOBIDIK provides operational autonomy of up to 120 hours and has a range of up to 1400 kilometers.
Ukraine presented the MOBIDIK sea drone: what is known
The head of the enterprise told “Militarniy” about the characteristics of the new unmanned boat. It is stated that the new maritime drone has six modifications that already exist and are in use.
The vessel you see now is a functional product that is already in use… Currently, I think more information about us will appear after we hand over our vessels and they perform combat missions.
The drone provides operational autonomy of up to 120 hours, a range of up to 1400 kilometers, a maximum speed of up to 65 kilometers per hour, and maintains seaworthiness in waves up to 1.2 meters high.
The MD-1 version envisages equipping it with five aircraft-type interceptor drones to create a maritime air defense line. The MD-2 version has a similar purpose but involves the use of eight quadcopter-type interceptor drones.
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The MD-3 version envisages the integration of proprietary middle strike MORRIGAN-type strike drones for attacking ships, coastal targets, and reconnaissance assets at medium distances.
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The MD-4 version serves as a launch platform for a jet-powered strike drone designed to engage high-priority targets at strategic ranges.
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The MD-5 is equipped with machine gun and missile armament and is designed to engage air and surface targets. In particular, it can carry two R-73 missiles, AIM-9, or their equivalents, as well as a combat module with a Browning M2 heavy machine gun.
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The MD-6 version is an assault platform that simultaneously serves as a carrier for FPV strike drones and is equipped with a 300-kilogram warhead for engaging large surface targets and port infrastructure.
It is stated that the company has now completed the development of maritime drones and is moving on to codification and mass production.