Ukraine Reveals First BMP Armed With 🇪🇸 Spain’s Guardian 30 Combat Turret

06/03/2026

A Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) fitted with what appears to be the Spanish-made Guardian 30 remote-controlled turret has been photographed for the first time, suggesting that the system may have entered service or is undergoing testing with Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

According to Defense Express on June 2, the vehicle was seen in images published by Ukraine’s 146th Separate Repair and Recovery Regiment. The photographs show a Soviet-designed BMP platform equipped with a turret that closely resembles the Guardian 30 system developed by Spanish defense company Escribano Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E).

Military analysts who reviewed the images noted several design features associated with the Spanish turret, including its sensor arrangement, armored housing, and overall layout. Ukrainian authorities have not officially confirmed the turret’s identity.

According to Defense Express, the photographed vehicle was likely being transported rather than deployed in combat, as the 146th Separate Repair and Recovery Regiment is responsible for moving, repairing, and restoring military equipment. The publication noted that the vehicle may have been en route from a production or upgrade facility to an operational unit.

The Guardian 30 is a remotely operated combat module designed for integration on both tracked and wheeled armored vehicles. In its standard configuration, the system can be armed with a 30 mm Mk 44 Bushmaster II automatic cannon and anti-tank guided missiles.