Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive study of the current state and future transformation of combat ground platforms in the context of the full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. The typology of combat vehicles ‒ from conventional MBTs to next-generation unmanned ground systems ‒ is analyzed, with a focus on their key structural, tactical, and functional characteristics. Particular attention is paid to the vulnerability of military equipment to modern threats ‒ including FPV drones, anti-tank guided missiles, and cluster munitions ‒ and to the spectrum of technical and tactical solutions aimed at enhancing survivability.

Special emphasis is placed on the impact of digitalization, C4ISR architecture, and artificial intelligence elements on the development and integration of combat platforms. It is substantiated that the effectiveness of armored vehicles in modern warfare is determined not only by firepower or armor but by their adaptability, information connectivity, and autonomous functionality.

The article also examines the innovative phenomenon of battlefield testing and rapid implementation of new weapon systems in Ukraine, particularly within the framework of the «Test in Ukraine» initiative, which significantly shortens the integration cycle of new technologies into military units.

In the strategic dimension, the paper analyzes the role of ground combat systems in joint operations and explores the process of standardization within the Armed Forces of Ukraine in accordance with NATO requirements.

As a result, the study identifies the key vectors for the evolution of ground platforms in the 2030s ‒ technological modularity, autonomy, digital synchronization, and operational flexibility ‒ that will shape the future of land warfare. The article is intended for experts in military technology, defense planning, logistics, and digital transformation of armed forces.

The scientific novelty of the study lies in its interdisciplinary generalization of the technical, tactical, and digital aspects of the functioning of ground platforms in modern warfare. The article substantiates the transition from platforms as isolated units to integrated, self-sufficient nodes within decentralized network-enabled combat systems.

Keywords: combat ground platforms, robotic systems, artificial intelligence, digital warfare, armored vehicles, logistical vulnerability

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The article was submitted 20.11.2025
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