• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2017: BAE's Ironclad shows its strength

  11th September 2017

  BAE Systems will showcase its new Ironclad UGV at DSEI 2017, a UGV designed to provide ground support capability to the armed forces. The company …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

  12th September 2017

  Robots are advancing so much that it would be ‘really stupid’ if they were not used for dangerous missions such as breaching buildings in future …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Endeavor receives UGV support order

  4th September 2017

  Endeavor Robotics has received a $15 million order from the US government for upgrades and accessories to support currently fielded UGVs, the company announced on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Starter underway as Harris wins EOD contract

  22nd August 2017

  In the modern military environment that land forces find themselves operating in automation and the use of unmanned platforms continues to play a vital role …

• Digital Battlespace

  Milrem UGV performs MANET role

  18th August 2017

  Communications specialist, Silvus Technologies, has integrated a mobile ad hoc network payload on board an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for the first time as it seeks …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  NZ seeks replacement EOD robots

  9th August 2017

  The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking replacement explosive ordnance (EOD) disposal robots, with an RfP recently issued on 4 August. The requirement covers …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ECA to develop industrial UGV

  6th July 2017

  ECA Group has been selected by Rio Tinto Aluminium (RTA) to develop an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for industrial heavy load transportation. To be called MAX …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  THeMIS UGV set for further Estonian trials

  15th June 2017

  Milrem and the Estonian Defence League have signed an agreement to conduct further testing of Milrem’s THeMIS UGV during live military exercises, the company announced on 12 June.Feedback …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  New UGV planned for Russian Army

  23rd May 2017

  The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans to start the purchase of a new combat UGV, known as the Nerekhta, according to recent statements released …

• Special Operations

  SOFIC 2017: Endeavor roll out armed UGV (video)

  17th May 2017

  Endeavor Robotics is using this year's SOFIC exhibition to showcase its 710 Kobra integrated with a 7.62mm remote weapon station. More known for their work …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2017: Ground robot ready to compete (video)

  9th May 2017

  Lockheed Martin's Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) UGV could be in with another shot with the US Army after the demonstrations in 2012 with the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2017: Qinetiq Titan enters the arena

  2nd May 2017

  QinetiQ North America will be showcasing its latest development at this year's AUVSI, the Titan hybrid UGV.The company, partnered with Milrem, initially unveiled the technology …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  EDA launches new C-IED projects

  21st April 2017

  The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched three new projects within its Improvised Explosive Devices Detection (IEDDET) programme, the agency announced on 19 April.The main …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh selected for Intellos A-UGV

  7th April 2017

  Sharp Electronics will use Rajant's Kinetic Mesh wireless technology as the wireless communications infrastructure platform for its Intellos automated unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV), the company …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Milipol Asia 2017: Jaeger UGV ready for sale

  5th April 2017

  ST Kinetics' new line of Jaeger 6 UGVs is now ready for sale, it was revealed at the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 show in Singapore.At 2.4m …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Medium UGVs

  THeMIS [Spain]

  Background In taking delivery of the THeMIS UGV Spain became the 13th user of the system. Like many of the other customers it was acquired ...

• Medium UGVs

  THeMIS (Ukraine Aid) [Netherlands]

  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 facility. ...

• Medium UGVs

  THeMIS [UK]

  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 to ...

• 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 ...

• 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, ...

• Light UGVs

  X Series [UK]

  Background The UK is currently striving to better integrate UGVs into its armed forces. Whilst they are not yet in general use, the MoD has ...

• 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 ...

• Medium UGVs

  DSTL Medium UGV [UK]

  Background This programme was established to determine the future use of medium UGVs for logistical purposes in the British Army, although it was run by ...

• Medium UGVs

  Termit (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]

  Background The war in Ukraine has demonstrated the effectiveness of UGVs, especially in a logistics and support role. The Termit is a medium UGV that ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Medium UGVs

  Mission Master (RPV Sprial 2) [UK]

  Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly evaluating ...

• Medium UGVs

  Mission Master (RPV Sprial 3) [UK]

  Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly evaluating ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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

  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 ...

• 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, ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...