Enhanced protection and air defense control point: Ukrainian Armor presented updated Novator vehicles

Ukrainian Armor presented several new products at the International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO 2025 in Kielce (Poland). Among them are "Novator PZSA-5" and "Novator 2 Krechet". This was reported by the company's press service.

"Novator PZSA-5" is an updated specialized armored vehicle "Novator". It is a 5-seat SBA 2025, the main innovation of which is the increased level of hull protection to PZSA-5 (analogous to STANAG 4569 Level 2).

This level of protection means that the car can withstand fire from automatic rifles of 7.62×39 mm and 7.62×51 mm NATO caliber, including armor-piercing bullets, as well as the detonation of land mines of up to 6 kg of TNT under the wheel or underbody.

The company adds that the key advantage of the updated "Novator" is enhanced protection without losing mobility and dynamics. Thanks to engineering solutions, the weight of the machine has increased by only a few dozen kilograms, so it has retained:

• maximum speed 140 km/h;

• acceleration and maneuverability at the level of previous modifications;

• cross-country ability in difficult conditions (paving, off-road, slopes up to 30°);

• 500 km range without refueling.

The manufacturer notes that the Novator remains a flexible platform for various combat missions - it is possible to install a turret with a large-caliber machine gun, grenade launcher, electronic warfare systems, or additional equipment according to the customer's requirements.

Another new product is the Novator 2 command and staff vehicle with an integrated control system for the Krechet tactical group. The company explained that Krechet is a control point for an air defense tactical group, designed for automated control of air defense units.

The system provides:

• integration of up to 5 digital radars, up to 10 mobile fire groups and up to 4 night target detection devices;

• automatic target allocation and management of up to 10 target channels;

• display of the air situation and tracking of up to 250 targets simultaneously;

• spatial area of responsibility up to 300×300 km;

• fast deployment (up to 10 minutes) and autonomous 24/7 operation.

Ukrainian Armor noted that thanks to the integration of Krechet, Novator 2 allows for the control of air defense forces and mobile groups directly on the front line, without exposing the crew to danger. This is critically important for reducing the response time to air threats from minutes to seconds.

At the same time, the machine retained all the advantages of the basic Novator platform:

• Ford V8 Super Turbo Diesel diesel engine with a capacity of 330 hp;

• maximum speed 140 km/h;

• PZSA-4 ballistic protection (analogous to STANAG 4569 Level 1), which provides resistance to fire from 7.62 mm small arms;

• STANAG 4569 Level 2a/2b mine protection, which protects the crew from explosions on land mines under the wheel or under the bottom.

Thus, "Novator 2" with "Krechet" is a new generation mobile command post that increases the effectiveness of air defense, allows for better coordination of forces, and guarantees the safety of those who make decisions on the battlefield.

It was previously reported that Ukrainian Armor has launched mass production of a medical version of the Novator armored car. The design of the armored vehicle provides protection for the crew and the wounded from fire damage and harmful external factors in any weather conditions and on various types of terrain.

In May, the company reported that the Varta 2 SBA had passed all the necessary tests, completed the codification process, and received the right to be supplied to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.