The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has approved the use and production of a remote-controlled weapon station called "Pernach" (Mace).
Name Inspired by 12th Century
The name comes from a flanged mace first used in the 12th century in the Kievan Rus region. It was later popular in Europe and was the weapon of choice for Pavlo Polubotok, an 18th-century Ukrainian Cossack leader.
The Ministry of Defense announced that the Pernach system is now ready for deployment by Ukraine’s Defense Forces, according to Digi24.
The system includes a 7.62 mm machine gun mounted on a turret. It also features a control unit with a battery and a video camera for targeting.
Operated Remotely
The Pernach is designed to be operated remotely. Soldiers can control it from a safe position using a remote control and FPV (First-Person View) goggles.
The camera on the turret transmits a live video feed to the goggles, allowing the operator to aim and fire without exposing themselves to danger.
The Ministry emphasized that this new weapon is domestically produced. It represents Ukraine’s effort to enhance its military capabilities during the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The weapon station provides a significant tactical advantage by enabling precise strikes while keeping operators out of harm’s way.
The Pernach system has been compared to weapons seen in popular media. Some have likened it to the remote-controlled machine gun featured in the movie The Jackal. This demonstrates Ukraine’s use of advanced technology to innovate on the battlefield.
