• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Qinetiq UGVs to get Persistent radios

  12th January 2017

  Qinetiq North America will integrate Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) radio products into its Talon and Dragon Runner unmanned ground vehicles …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  THeMIS Adder UGV in testing

  5th December 2016

  A weaponised variant of the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed by Milrem has undergone live fire testing, Milrem announced on 30 November. The variant …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  China explores military UGV designs

  20th October 2016

  A special UGV trial, named Conquer Obstacle 2016, was recently held in China, the PLA Daily has publicised.  The aim of the unmanned ground system challenge was to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUSA 2016: Army to lease robot mules

  26th September 2016

  The US Army may expedite its plans to field so-called ‘robotic mules’ – or unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) – that can carry soldier’s equipment on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUSA 2016: Roboteam bids for common robotics

  26th September 2016

  Roboteam see success with US military programmes like the Common Robotics System - Individual (CRS-I) as an opportunity for the company. The RfP for CRS-I …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSTL outlines future armoured concepts

  28th September 2016

  Concept designs outlining the next generation of combat UGVs from the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) indicate engineering potential but there were no plans …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ECA sells UGVs COBRA MK2 for operations in Africa

  16th September 2016

  ECA Group has sold several COBRA MK2 UGVs to an undisclosed African interior ministry, the company announced in mid-September. The COBRA MK2 platform features a …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  MSPO 2016: Two-wheeled UGV concept on show (video)

  8th September 2016

  Fresh from winning an innovation award with the Polish Armed Forces, a pair of entrepreneurs are showing off their two-wheeled UGV concept for the first …

• Military Logistics

  New EOD vehicles for Irish defence force

  23rd August 2016

  EOD units of the Irish defence force have received new MAN HX 60 4x4 armoured trucks fitted with Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group’s armoured shelters, …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  JGW to develop UGV universal operator control unit

  24th August 2016

  JGW International is to work on a project for the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate to develop a universal operator …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  UGVs team in Didcot demolition

  22nd July 2016

  Irish company Reamda saw its Reacher UGV complete its first official mission in assisting to bring down the remains of Didcot power station’s boiler house, …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Eurosatory: IED-detecting UGV launched

  21st June 2016

  Raytheon UK and Milrem have unveiled an IED detection platform featuring Milrem’s THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and Raytheon’s GroundEye sensor system. The THeMIS is …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Eurosatory: UGVs add to infantry unit capabilities

  21st June 2016

  Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) will become as much a vital component of an infantry unit as the team medic or other specialist roles, according to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Pegasus Multiscope UGV unveiled

  16th June 2016

  Milrem and Leica Geosystems have introduced the Pegasus Multiscope unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for off-road use, it was announced on 13 June. The vehicle combines …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Eurosatory: DOGO interests counter-terror units

  14th June 2016

  Israeli counter-terrorist units have tested General Robotics’ DOGO combat UGV, while European Special Forces have expressed an interest in the systems capabilities, it has emerged. …

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Light UGVs

  UGV-150

  The UGV-150 is a multipurpose 4x4 UGV developed and produced in Slovakia by Compel Industries. Designed to be a modular system that can be configured ...

• Ultra-light UGVs

  Scorpion UGV

  Endeavor developed the Scorpion UGV for the Pentagon's Common Robotic System – Individual (CRS-I) programme. CRS-I is designed to be a backpackable robot weighing less than 11kg. ...

• Medium UGVs

  Titan UGV

  The Titan large UGV is a hybrid system built on the Milrem Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) combined with QinetiQ North America's Tactical Robot Controller ...

• Medium UGVs

  Perun UGV

  Perun, a developmental 4x4 Uncrewed Ground Vehicle, was first introduced at the MSPO 2018 trade show in Kielce. It is engineered for combat and reconnaissance ...