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The Tempest system, equipped with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, was confirmed in Ukraine following a New Year's video showing its use against drones. The system, presented by V2X at AUSA 2025, features a Can-Am Maverick X3 platform and a small RADA radar.

Military buggies, such as the Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX X, offer advantages like maneuverability and low target value, becoming vital for logistics amid drone threats. The Russian military has similarly adopted light UTVs for frontline operations.

As drones and precision weapons dominate the battlefield, buggies are evolving into mobile platforms for weapon systems. Reports indicate challenges in the official adoption of VOLS vehicles due to design conflicts with military standards, with ongoing efforts to balance armor protection and mobility using volunteer funding. The Ukrainian military continues to refine the VOLS design based on battlefield feedback.