The 3rd International Defense Industry Forum, DFNC3, took place in Kyiv in the beginning of October. Rovertech participated in the event, presenting its two key developments during a panel dedicated to unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs):
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Reusable armored mine clearance vehicle “ZMIY”
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Logistics platform “ZMIY Logistic”
During the forum, the Rovertech team also announced its readiness to engage in joint venture and co-product venture collaborations. Company representatives immediately held several meetings with potential partners and investors, showcasing the capabilities of their line of armored UGVs.
Both UGVs presented by the company at DFNC3 are already actively operating on the Ukrainian frontline. Borys Drozhak, Rovertech’s co-founder, spoke about this during his panel appearance.
“The primary purpose of both UGVs is to save human lives. After all, safe and rapid logistics at the frontline are simply impossible if the territories are mined.
‘ZMIY’ can withstand the explosion of an anti-tank mine and is currently the only deminer capable of neutralizing a PFM mine. This makes it well-suited for the real operational conditions it was designed for,” said Borys Drozhak.
He emphasized that “ZMIY Logistic”, which is now frequently used to evacuate the wounded, can reduce personnel losses by up to 30%. At the same time, the “ZMIY” demining vehicle enables effective clearance of paths for both military and civilians — a capability that is vital not only during offensive operations but also during evacuations.
At DFNC3, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy also announced the launch of a controlled export program for Ukrainian weapons, titled “Zbroya”, which will allow domestic manufacturers to enter the international market. Rovertech is among the companies that have expressed readiness to pursue such opportunities and to collaborate with foreign buyers and investors.
“Joining the President of Ukraine’s program ‘Zbroya’ is extremely important for us. For Rovertech, it is a high-level recognition of our technologies at the state level — proof that they are capable of entering the international market and a testament to their high quality, reliability, and efficiency under modern combat conditions.
Overall, the launch of such a program would be a major step forward for the Ukrainian defense industry and a powerful boost for its leading players. Gaining access to the international market will help not only attract buyers and investors but will also improve competitiveness and foster industry development.
Not to mention, Ukraine currently has more experience in modern warfare than any other country and knows exactly what is needed in this new era,” commented Borys Drozhak.
In total, the DFNC3 forum brought together over 1,500 participants from 20 countries, including representatives from 850 Ukrainian and international companies, government institutions, diplomatic missions, and defense agencies. The event was organized by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Office of the President, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with support from the The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry.
