Chinese Type 81 mine in Ukraine - test

Sea Baby OWA-USV with 122mm Grad Rockets​

Sea Baby OWA-USV with 122mm Grad Rockets​

13 Aug 2025

13 Aug 2025

13 Aug 2025

Ukraine SBU released images of the Sea Baby one-way attack uncrewed surface vessel (OWA-USV) with 9K51 122 mm Grad rockets being tested.

  • The rockets are contained in six launch tubes, in groups of three, within a frame on the rear of the vessel​

  • Attacks by the Sea Baby and MAGURA V5 have been highly successful against Russian naval vessels, however improved Russian defences have led to interceptions and destruction before reaching their targets​

  • Due to the expected lack of accuracy from water movement, it is believed these are added to distract defences upon approach to a target, improving the chances of the Sea Baby impacting the target​.​

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