Ukrainian Armor unveils two new troop carriers at Polish arms exhibition: fast light scout and mine-resistant MRAP. Both meet NATO’s STANAG 4569 protection standards
Both are cover opposite ends of the same job.
Ukrainian Armor showcased two new armored vehicles at the MSPO 2026 defense exhibition in Poland, including a fast, lightly armored scout and a heavier mine-resistant vehicle. Both vehicles meet NATO's STANAG 4569 protection standards. The Saihak-1, the lighter of the two, has a hull rated to the Ukrainian PZSA 3 ballistic standard, providing protection against standard 5.45×39 and 7.62×39 rounds.
It can reach speeds of 140 km/h and carries a crew of five troops. The Varta 3, on the other hand, has a hull that meets the higher PZSA 6 standard, offering protection against armor-piercing 7.62×54 rounds and STANAG Level 3a/3b mine protection. Weighing up to 14,800 kilograms, it can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h and carry a crew of seven troops. Both vehicles feature advanced safety and communication systems.
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