• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2015: Multi-mission UGV showcases weapon variant

  17th September 2015

  Estonian OEM Milrem displayed a prototype hybrid unmanned multi-mission tracked UGV at the DSEI Exhibition, which will be developed to feature remote or autonomous operating …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2015: Remotec comes to grips with UGV (video)

  16th September 2015

  Northrop Grumman displayed the Andros FX UGV in Europe for the first time at the DSEI exhibition in London. According to Walt Werner, director of …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  iRobot logs new UGV orders

  14th September 2015

  iRobot will deliver unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), spare parts and associated equipment to US and international customers under orders worth $7.2 million announced on 10 …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Sarcos to unveil snake-like UGV

  26th August 2015

  Sarcos has released details of a new snake-like robotic unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) called the Guardian S, ahead of the National Tactical Officers Association Conference …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  iRobot to deliver FirstLook to US

  20th August 2015

  iRobot has received an order worth $4 million for 110 FirstLook unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and accessories from the US Navy, the company announced on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Taiwan developing military UGV

  13th August 2015

  Taiwan’s defence industry has revealed a new multi-role unmanned ground vehicle that features interchangeable modules covering a range of military and security applications. The tracked …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Black Diamond develops UGV C2

  12th August 2015

  Carnegie Robotics has selected Black Diamond Advanced Technology to develop an Operator Control Unit (OCU) for unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) applications. Black Diamond announced the contract …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Paris Air Show: Heads turned by UGV concept

  16th June 2015

  Turning heads among the vast range of vehicles on display at the Paris Air Show was a concept vehicle developed by loitering munitions manufacturer UVision …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2015: Army looks towards the common robot

  4th May 2015

  After putting thousands of UGVs into the field throughout the conflict in Afghanistan, the US Army is now attempting to consolidate, standardise and move towards …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  K-MAX conducts first collaborative CASEVAC mission

  30th April 2015

  An unmanned variant of the Kaman Aerospace K-MAX cargo helicopter has demonstrated for the first time its ability to conduct a collaborative casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  LIMA 2015: STRIDE unveils Malaysian unmanned designs for first time

  23rd March 2015

  The Science & Technology Research Institute for Defence (STRIDE), a unit belonging to Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence, revealed two different unmanned systems at LIMA 2015. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Husky UGV used for mine mapping in Chile

  27th January 2015

  A research team from the University of Chile is using a Husky unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for mine mapping in the country. The university's Department …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  QinetiQ North America wins US military Talon contracts

  22nd December 2014

  QinetiQ North America (QNA) will refurbish and modernise the US Army’s TALON IV unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and build new Talon Man Transportable Robotic System …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Airshow China: Rise of the robots

  13th November 2014

  It is generally unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that attract the lion’s share of attention at Airshow China, this year held from 11-16 November.  However, unmanned …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Euronaval: Lockheed to demo K-MAX firefighting ability

  30th October 2014

  Lockheed Martin will demonstrate the ability of the K-MAX UAV to combat forest fires in conjunction with the company’s Indago small VTOL unmanned aircraft. Announced …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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

  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 ...

• 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]

  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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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

  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 ...

• Medium UGVs

  Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer [US]

  Programme Background Whilst there are many medium UGV programmes developing concepts for last-mile resupply problems the US Army's M-MET programme aims to provide an uncrewed ...

• 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 ...

• Medium UGVs

  THeMIS [USA]

  Programme Background The US Army's Corps of Engineers' CRREL acquired the THeMIS to evaluate UGVs including their autonomy and to develop concepts related to their ...

• Medium UGVs

  THeMIS [Netherlands and Estonia]

  Programme Background The Estonian Armed Forces had already been operating the THeMIS UGV in Mali for a year at the time the programme was announced ...

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 ...