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During the Ukrainian-Nordic conference DIH Naval Forge 2026, the Ukrainian company “Avarid” unveiled the MOBIDIK naval drone, which can be equipped with, among other things, long-range middle strike drones and a drone missile.
Key takeaways:
- The MOBIDIK naval UAV from “Avarid” can be equipped with a drone missile 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 presents MOBIDIK naval drone: what is known
The head of the enterprise told “Militarnyi” about the characteristics of the new unmanned boat. It is stated that the new naval drone has six modifications that already exist and are in use.
The unit you see now is a functional product that is already in use… Currently, I think we will have more information after we hand over our units 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 involves equipping it with five aircraft-type interceptor drones to create a naval 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 involves the integration of middle strike MORRIGAN-type strike drones of the company’s own production for hitting ships, coastal objects, 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 hit 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 also acts as a carrier for strike FPV 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 naval drones and is moving on to codification and serial production.