Ukraine's 40th Marine Brigade Deploys 'Barracuda' USV with 20,000 km Control Range
Operators from Ukraine's 40th Marine Brigade are deploying the domestically developed 'Barracuda' unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Dnipro River delta and waterway areas of southern Kherson Oblast. Co-developed with US-European defense tech firm 2DefAi.tech, the modular craft supports FPV drone deployment, reconnaissance, logistics, and kamikaze strike missions, with a top speed of 100 km/h and a control range of up to 20,000 km.
Highlights
- Ukraine's 40th Marine Brigade is actively operating the Barracuda USV in the Dnipro River delta and waterways of southern Kherson Oblast.
- The Barracuda was co-developed by 40th Marine Brigade engineers and defense tech company 2DefAi.tech, featuring a modular design that supports six mission types including FPV drone launch and kamikaze strikes.
- The vessel has a reported control range of up to 20,000 km and a top speed of 100 km/h, with AI navigation for all-weather reliability.
- Payload capacity ranges from 300 kg in the standard variant to 1,000 kg in the heavy configuration.
- Official photos and video have been released by the 40th Marine Brigade confirming multiple operational configurations of the Barracuda.
Ukraine's Marine Corps Deploys 'Barracuda' USV on Southern Front
Operators from Ukraine's 40th Marine Brigade are actively deploying the domestically developed Barracuda unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Dnipro River delta and waterway areas of southern Kherson Oblast, conducting a range of operational missions.
Civil-Military Co-Development and Modular Multi-Mission Design
The Barracuda USV was jointly developed by engineers within the 40th Marine Brigade and US-European defense technology company 2DefAi.tech. Built on a modular, multi-mission platform, the vessel is capable of performing the following roles:
- FPV drone deployment
- Communications relay support
- Reconnaissance and intelligence gathering
- Logistics and resupply operations
- Direct strike missions
- One-way kamikaze (loitering munition-style) attack missions
20,000 km Control Range and All-Weather AI Navigation
According to the unit's commander, one of the Barracuda's defining advantages is its control range of up to 20,000 km, allowing operators to conduct missions from secure locations far removed from the front line.
The vessel also achieves a top speed of 100 km/h and is equipped with an advanced tracking system and artificial intelligence (AI) navigation technology to enhance positional accuracy and ensure reliable operation across a wide range of weather conditions.
Multiple Payload Variants, Heavy Configuration Carries Up to 1,000 kg
The Barracuda family is known to encompass several mission-specific configurations:
- Standard variant: effective payload of approximately 300 kg
- Heavy variant: maximum payload of up to 1,000 kg
Official photographs and video footage have been released showing the Barracuda in multiple mission configurations during actual operations.
Image and video source: Ukrainian 40th Marine Brigade / @barracuda2defai
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