Poland has begun winter testing of the KUNA robotic vehicle, according to the Wojskowy Instytut Techniki Pancernej i Samochodowej (WITPiS).
The KUNA, a configurable autonomous multifunction platform, was tested to confirm its ability to operate in snow, ice, and sub-zero conditions, where standard wheeled vehicles lose mobility.
The system is designed for support, reconnaissance, and logistics missions. Its tracked running gear provides low ground pressure, allowing it to maintain movement on snow-covered and frozen terrain.
Developers of the KUNA platform said this configuration enables sustained maneuvering during winter operations without the need for cleared routes.
In addition, the system can also operate autonomously, enabling missions in reduced-visibility conditions caused by fog, snowfall, or blizzards, without exposing personnel to adverse weather conditions or enemy observation.
Its modular design allows rapid reconfiguration for different tasks. In addition to being ideal for advancing in contested terrain and for reconnaissance missions, the KUNA can also perform a logistics support role, delivering ammunition, food, fuel, and medical supplies to units that are difficult to reach by standard vehicles.
The platform’s structure was designed using operational experience gained during the war in Ukraine, where winter conditions repeatedly affected mobility, sustainment, and evacuation.
No procurement contract has been announced, and Polish defense authorities have not disclosed whether the platform will enter service, but the winter tests indicate efforts to validate the KUNA’s performance in all seasons prior to potential operational use.
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