Paris, — June 22, 2026 : Ukrainian defense manufacturer PARABELLA has introduced a new modular armored protective capsule designed to rapidly establish fortified positions on the frontline. The system was showcased during the Eurosatory 2026 defense and security exhibition held in Paris from June 15 to 19.
The armored capsule is intended to serve as a mobile military shelter that can be quickly transported and assembled in active combat zones. Built using three layers of armored steel sourced from Germany, the structure has a total armor thickness of 16 millimeters and incorporates external metal screens designed to counter shaped-charge munitions.
According to the company, the fortified position is capable of withstanding threats such as artillery fire, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), and mines. The interior can accommodate up to 10 armed personnel while providing all-around protection and a 360-degree field of observation, enabling troops to monitor and engage targets while remaining under cover.
The name PARABELLA combines the Latin phrase “Si vis pacem, para bellum” (“If you want peace, prepare for war”) with the word “umbrella,” reflecting the system’s protective role on the battlefield.
The design draws on concepts used in Soviet-era prefabricated armored structures that were deployed as machine-gun emplacements and command-and-observation posts. Historical examples include the BUK armored firing capsule, VSB armored firing structure, and SPS prefabricated machine-gun position.
Similar fortified structures, known as MVS-2 (Ministry of Internal Affairs-2), were also employed by Ukraine during the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) period to strengthen defenses around Mariupol.
PARABELLA states that the new capsule is designed as a certified system meeting Ukrainian and NATO-related standards for field deployment. The company positions the solution as a modern protective structure that combines mobility, rapid installation, and enhanced survivability for frontline operations.
The unveiling at Eurosatory highlights ongoing Ukrainian efforts to develop protective engineering solutions tailored to the requirements of modern high-intensity warfare and to present these technologies to the international defense market.
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