KUNA Unmanned Ground System Showcased to NATO Delegation

The KUNA unmanned ground system (UGS) was recently demonstrated to members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Defense and Security Committee, highlighting how battlefield lessons from Ukraine are shaping next-generation reconnaissance systems.

Developed by the WITPiS and Chema DS consortium, KUNA is a modular unmanned ground platform paired with the RAVEN UAV. The system was shown at the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade, where officials observed how the ground vehicle and aerial drone operate together to support intelligence, surveillance, and mission planning. Chema DS emphasized that KUNA’s design is based directly on feedback and operational shortcomings identified during the ongoing war in Ukraine, particularly by Ukrainian Special Forces.

The KUNA platform features advanced optoelectronic sensors, LIDAR, autonomous navigation capabilities, and a tracked chassis for mobility across sand, mud, and rocky terrain. The RAVEN drone extends the system’s range by providing aerial reconnaissance while also acting as a communications relay—enabling remote control of the ground vehicle even in environments where GPS access is degraded or denied.

Its modular design allows the platform to be configured for different mission profiles. Modules can be swapped to support reconnaissance, logistics transport, tool or equipment carriage, or humanitarian supply movement, with built-in attachment points to simplify loading and reconfiguration.

Chema DS noted that the demonstration reinforced the consortium’s readiness to support modern reconnaissance and unmanned integration within NATO-aligned force structures.