In Abu Dhabi, at UMEX 2026 — the world’s largest international exhibition of unmanned and autonomous technologies — the Promavtomatika Group of Companies presented its in-house developments that have been tested in real combat conditions. Among the flagship solutions were BP Power specialized power banks for military use, BP Solar panels, BP AKB batteries, and the main focus of interest for foreign delegations — BP Flashlight searchlights.
For Middle Eastern countries, the Ukrainian searchlights proved to be a practical discovery. In summer, when sand temperatures reach 40 °C and above, thermal imaging systems partially lose their effectiveness due to the lack of temperature contrast, resulting in unstable images. Under such conditions, BP Flashlight units remain a reliable tool for land surveillance.
The searchlights are also being considered for use in civilian fleets and coast guard operations. Key features include:
- illumination range of up to 5 km;
- effective performance on water — target detection within a radius of up to 500 m;
- durability — an aluminum housing and hardened impact-resistant glass;
- flexibility — zoom functionality to adjust the optimal light beam.
Price is a crucial factor: American counterparts currently used in the region cost nearly four times more.
BP Power and BP AKB: Energy Solutions Tested in Combat
Charging stations from BP Power for the Armed Forces of Ukraine also drew significant attention. These Ukrainian power units have already undergone real-world testing in combat conditions. Foreign partners additionally noted the production capacity of BP AKB batteries that Promavtomatika is currently able to supply.
The Promavtomatika stand was visited by Oleksandr Kozenko, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine. At UMEX, Ukraine was presented as a country that not only adapts to modern challenges, but also develops its own security solutions.
UMEX 2026 Trends: Unmanned Systems and Robotics
UMEX 2026 confirmed the leading global trend — maximum robotization and widespread use of unmanned systems. Drones are becoming more complex and “smarter” thanks to artificial intelligence; however, most of these solutions remain at the prototype stage. Without real combat experience — which Ukraine already possesses — the global development of such technologies is significantly hindered.
Combat experience and its integration into civilian and security solutions became key topics of panel discussions, along with the issue of establishing regulatory frameworks for the use of unmanned systems in peaceful life.
A spectacular highlight of the exhibition was the drone championship, which clearly demonstrated that the future belongs to speed, energy autonomy, and the practical application of technology.
