• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Footage suggests first recorded use of Russian UGV in Ukraine

  13th April 2022

  The most proven and combat-ready uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) in the Russian army's possession has reportedly appeared on a Ukraine battlefield.

• Land Warfare

  India’s Arjun tank could go unmanned

  26th April 2022

  The Indian military is seeking to develop a broader range of unmanned ground vehicles, including one based on a main battle tank.

• Land Warfare

  DARPA wants to move faster on autonomous off-road UGV simulation

  27th April 2022

  Intel expects new simulation tools in the DARPA RACER-Sim programme to significantly improve the development of autonomous systems using virtual testing.

• Land Warfare

  Rheinmetall Mission Master fires Thales 70mm guided rockets

  7th April 2022

  The UGV hit a 4x4 vehicle located 4 km away from the firing point during a live-fire exercise at the Trängslet base in Sweden.

• Land Warfare

  Russian tank-based combat UGV faces challenges to service entry

  12th April 2022

  UralVagonZavod is set to commence live-fire trials of a family of armed uncrewed ground vehicles based on the T-72 MBT chassis. This design approach has a cheaper development path, but creates an overly heavy platform with operational limitations.

• Defence Notes

  Armenia minds the gap on loitering munitions and UAVs

  11th April 2022

  Indigenously developed loitering munitions and UAVs took centre stage at the recent ArmHiTec exhibition in the Armenian capital Yerevan.

• Land Warfare

  Studies shape European thinking on AI

  26th April 2022

  The European Defence Agency wants to give AI a central role in future ground vehicle platforms, with several new collaborative initiatives under preparation.

• Land Warfare

  Marker UGV receives digital twin

  11th March 2022

  Russia may be seeking ways to accelerate its UGV programmes but the Ukraine conflict could slow them down.

• Land Warfare

  WDS 2022: Saudis showcase indigenous RWS range

  9th March 2022

  New Saudi-made remote weapon stations and other indigenously developed equipment were on display at WDS 2022.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ADASI launches Scorpio-B

  22nd February 2022

  A new UAE-made optionally armed UGV made its debut at UMEX.

• Land Warfare

  Singapore Airshow 2022: ST Engineering showcases hybrid Terrex with UGV interoperability

  16th February 2022

  ST Engineering's Terrex 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle concept embraces hybrid drive, AI and UGV mothership capabilities.

• Land Warfare

  Thailand to test out combat UGV

  10th February 2022

  An armed variant of the THeMIS UGV will be tested and evaluated by the Royal Thai Army and the Thai Defence Technology Institute

• Land Warfare

  DARPA UGV programme aims to match crewed vehicle speeds

  28th January 2022

  With the goal to develop and demonstrate the ability of autonomous platforms to travel at speeds that maintain pace with crewed vehicles in complex terrain, DARPA will conduct two field experiments this year under the RACER programme.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ROSY teams up with THeMIS for iMUGS demonstration

  24th January 2022

  Latvian soldiers showcase smokescreen system aboard an armed UGV for the first time.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  US Army seeks Dragon Runner support

  25th January 2022

  QinetiQ North America is to ‘reset, recap and sustain’ the US Army’s fleet of small Dragon Runner UGVs.

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 ...