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Land Warfare
UK tests robot for chemical reconnaissance
19th January 2021
The fully autonomous Merlin UGV was developed to detect and report chemical agents over large areas in order to protect ground troops and help them to deal with hazardous scenarios. It was successfully tested by the UK MoD.
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Land Warfare
EU member states sign a deal to develop the European standard UGS
17th December 2020
Seven EU member states, a consortium composed of European companies and the European Commission signed a €32,6 million ($ 39.68 million) agreement under the iMUGS project. This deal will allow the group to start working on the European standard unmanned terrestrial system.
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Land Warfare
Silent Sentinel to provide electro-optics for Rheinmetall Mission Master UGV
27th November 2020
The British company has been awarded a contract to supply a bespoke multi-sensor electro-optic platform. Silent Sentinel will provide a dual Electro-Optic/Infra-Red camera payload, a laser range finder and a 360º surveillance panoramic full ring camera.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Latest Mission Master variant performs dual role
25th November 2020
Armed UGV collects intelligence while also adding frontline fire support
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Mission Master set for Dutch trials
10th November 2020
Two-year evaluation to assess ‘various innovative operational concepts’
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US armed forces buy more Centaurs
16th November 2020
Orders worth almost $100 million have been placed for more than 750 UGVs in last 12 months
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Land Warfare
Milrem puts THeMIS through its paces in Italy
3rd November 2020
Estonian firm also introduces programme to aid implementation of intelligent systems into army doctrine
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FLIR lifts lid on Black Hornet software upgrade and further NBCRV SSU development
26th October 2020
Software upgrade to Black Hornet returns the nano-UAV to the operator if data link connection is lost
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Land Warfare
GDLS claims versatile capabilities for latest UGV
14th October 2020
Semi-autonomous TRX is designed to perform a broad range of manned-unmanned teaming tasks
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Land Warfare
FLIR moves towards next phase of NBC recce vehicle programme
16th October 2020
Tests will include manned-unmanned teaming with ground robotic vehicle
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Milrem and UVision join forces to offer new capability
6th October 2020
Combination of UGVs and loitering munitions is a 'new step in man-machine battlefield collaboration'.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Estonians and Dutch collaborate to buy THeMIS
29th September 2020
Estonia and the Netherlands have signed a joint procurement agreement to buy seven THeMIS UGVs from Milrem Robotics. Milrem announced on 29 September that it …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Experiment enables soldiers and aircrew to partner with smart machines
24th September 2020
Scientists from the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) have overseen an experiment to see how humans and the new generation of smart machines …
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Defence Notes
Estonia boosts defence spending in 2021
30th September 2020
Estonia is to increase defence spending in 2021 to ‘strengthen its military capabilities with large-scale procurement of equipment’, Minister of Defense Jüri Luik announced on …
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Defence Notes
Mali coup brings the blues for Barkhane
6th October 2020
The recent coup in Mali raises further questions over the future of the French-led mission against jihadis in the Sahel
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [Spain]
Programme Background In taking delivery of the THeMIS UGV Spain became the 13th user of the system. Like many of the other customers it was ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS (Ukraine Aid) [Netherlands]
Programme Background The programme will be managed by Milrem Robotics Netherlands in co-operation with VDL Defentec, which is establishing an assembly line at its Born ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [United Kingdom]
Programme Background Milrem's THeMIS UGV is one of the most successful UGVs on the international market and like many militaries the British Army is looking ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [Sweden]
Programme Background Many countries have been acquiring small numbers of Milrem's THeMIS UGV since its success in the hands of Estonian Forces in Mali. The ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master (RPV Sprial 2) [UK]
Programme Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly ...
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Medium UGVs
New Zealand Experimental UGV
Programme Background In March 2026 New Zealand company SYOS announced that it had been contracted to supply the New Zealand Defence Forces with uncrewed land, ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master [Norway]
Programme Background Developed by Rheinmetall Canada in 2021, the Mission Master XT is designed to tackle ice and snow, as well as sandy, rocky and ...
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Medium UGVs
DSTL Medium UGV [UK]
Programme Background This programme was established to determine the future use of medium UGVs for logistical purposes in the British Army, although it was run ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master (RPV Sprial 3) [UK]
Programme Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master SP [Japan]
Programme Background Japanese budget documentation from 2024 had pictured a medium-UGV similar in outline to the Mission Master SP, and in the 2025 budget ¥1.4 billion ...
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Medium UGVs
Ripsaw M3 [Sweden]
Programme Background This is the first sale for the Ripsaw in Europe, which has otherwise favoured the Estonian THeMIS UGV, one of which Sweden ordered ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Programme Background Of the 14 vehicles, seven will be configured for casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and were scheduled to be delivered by the end 2022. The ...
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Medium UGVs
Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-METT) [USA]
Background Whilst there are many medium UGV programmes developing concepts for last-mile resupply problems, the US Army's M-METT programme aims to provide an uncrewed logistics ...
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Medium UGVs
Last Tactical Mile Sustainment and Casualty Evacuation UGV [USA]
Background As part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), the US Army is accelerating its procurement of UGVs. As part of this effort, it has launched ...
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Light UGVs
Teledyne PackBot 525 [Germany]
Programme Background The Packbot 525 is a small UGV used to perform bomb disposal, surveillance and reconnaissance, CBRNE detection and mapping. Bidders and Suppliers The Mission Master ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Medium UGVs
UGV II
The UGV II is a 6x6 UGV developed by King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau in Jordan. Armed with a 7.62mm machine gun in ...
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Heavy UGVs
Zubilo
The Zubilo is a 4x4 UGV based on a mass-produced KamAZ truck chassis. Developed by Remdizel JSC, the drone features an armament but will be ...
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Medium UGVs
Tunga
The Tunga is a tracked UGV manufactured by Aselsan. The three-tonne platform can be controlled autonomously or remotely and can be fitted with a range of ...
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Medium UGVs
ALPAN
The ALPAN is a Turkish UGV manufactured by Oguzkagan. It has CBRN sensors to detect chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats and is armed with an ...
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Heavy UGVs
Phantom
Debuted in 2016, the Phantom was a Ukrainian UGV manufactured by Ukroboronprom and its affiliate SpetsTechnoExport. Powered by a 30kW hybrid engine and in a 6x6 ...
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Ultra-light UGVs
Mini UGV
The Mini UGV is designed to carry out observation and surveillance in urban areas. Weighing approximately 3kg, it is one of the lightest and smallest ...
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Medium UGVs
Taurus
Unveiled at Singapore Airshow 2024, the Taurus is a medium UGV from ST Engineering. The multi-role vehicle can be used for surveillance, casualty evacuation, logistics transport and ...
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Light UGVs
Weaponised UGV
At SOFEX 2018, King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau unveiled a prototype of a weaponised UGV designed for security purposes. Armed with a single ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master XT
Part of Rheinmetall's Mission Master family, The Mission Mater Extreme Terrain, or Mission Master XT, is a rugged UGV designed to accompany troops in challenging environments ...
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Medium UGVs
Barkan
The Barkan, or Barkan-2, is a Turkish UGV manufactured by Havelsan. A fully electric propulsion system powers the tracked, modular vehicle, which can be armed with a 7.62mm ...
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Medium UGVs
Ertunga
Manufactured by Aselsan, the Ertunga is a tracked UGV. The platform can be controlled autonomously or remotely and can be fitted with a range of payloads, ...
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Medium UGVs
Rook
The Rook is a 6x6 multipurpose UGV developed by Elbit in partnership with Roboteam. Conceived to carry heavy payloads in a wide range of environments, the ...
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Heavy UGVs
RoBattle
The RoBattle, or LR3, is a six-wheeled military UGV developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Intended to assist troops engaged in mobile operations, it is a ...
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Medium UGVs
Ironclad
The Ironclad is a Ukrainian 4x4 UGV developed by Roboneers, a technology incubator that solicits ideas and pairs them with potential investors. Fitted with a ShaBlya ...
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Light UGVs
Titus UGV
The Titus UGV was unveiled in August 2011 and is designed as a modular system with articulated flippers, forward and rear, and a simple robotic ...
