BAE Systems unveils new large combat UGV
ATLAS was displayed at Land Forces 2024. (Photo: BAE Systems)
The Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) 8x8 UGV has been displayed at Australia’s Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne.
BAE Systems Australia has shown for the first time its ATLAS combat 8x8 large UGV, displaying it with a medium calibre Vantage automated turret system and a M242 Bushmaster 25mm cannon.
The UGV has been designed to fit into a standard 20ft ISO container or 20ft ISO flat rack. It can be transported and deployed by fixed-wing transport aircraft and landing craft.
The company did not release specifications on the platform but the chassis is similar in design to BAE Systems Amphibious Combat Vehicle – without the factors which create the amphibious capability – and is substantially smaller.
Andrew Gresham, managing director of defence
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