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Unmanned Ground Vehicles

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Discover the evolving role of unmanned ground vehicles in defense, from reconnaissance and logistics support to combat operations.

This category highlights the latest innovations in autonomous ground systems that boost mobility on the battlefield, minimize risks to personnel, and increase mission effectiveness.

Ukraine Unleashes Robotic UGV Capable of Blind Grenade Strikes

ARDAL is an autonomous unmanned ground combat system that uses a robotic turret and ballistic computing to launch grenades via coordinate-based, beyond-line-of-sight engagements.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
February 4, 2026

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Drones and Robots Become Germany’s New Frontline in Radioactive Recovery Ops

A drone surveys a dense forest under a partly cloudy sky, showcasing how drones can assist in radioactive recovery during daylight hours.

Robots and drones have been equipped with gamma detectors, EO/IR sensors, and intelligent navigation to autonomously locate, map, and handle radioactive hazards.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
February 4, 2026

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SteerAI Moves Battlefield Autonomy Off the Road With ‘xRift’

An xRift drives through a vast desert landscape under a clear blue sky.

xRift is an autonomous multi-mission vehicle that carries heavy payloads and navigates harsh terrain using SteerAI’s CoreX driving system.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
January 26, 2026

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AI-Driven Target Detection Arrives on Ukrainian UGVs

Ukraine’s ground robots gained AI-powered vision, using multi-camera target detection to spot weapons and personnel at extended ranges on the frontline.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
January 12, 2026

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Robot Dogs Join Japan’s Assault Force in Landmark Test

Robot dog unmanned ground vehicle moves across an open training field during a military exercise, with soldiers prone on the ground and two helicopters flying low overhead in the background

Robots dogs have been integrated into Japan’s 1st Airborne Brigade training for the first time, serving as reconnaissance scouts during simulated frontline assaults.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
January 12, 2026

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A New Ground Robot Built for High-Intensity Missions Joins Ukraine’s Frontline

Armed ground robot driving through a muddy dirt road during a field test, equipped with a mounted weapon system and sensors while navigating shallow water in a rural environment

Ukraine’s Zmiy Droid 12.7 ground robot pairs a 12.7mm weapon with AI-assisted remote control to conduct strike and reconnaissance missions autonomously.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
January 8, 2026

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Ratel X Signals Ukraine’s Next Step in Ground Drone Design

Ratel X packs six-wheel independent drive, high ground clearance, and heavy payload capacity into a compact ground drone shaped by frontline feedback.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
December 15, 2025

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A New European UGV Blurs the Line Between Human, Autonomous Control

Hector UGV is a medium-class, wheeled unmanned ground vehicle, with optional manning and supervised autonomy, offering dual-mode crew or remote control, modular payload integration, and encrypted communications.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
December 15, 2025

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Ghost Robotics Adds Human-Like Dexterity to Vision 60 Robot Dog

Manipulator Arm is a lightweight, modular, top-mounted system for the Ghost Robotics Vision 60 Q-UGV, featuring six degrees of freedom, and a fully backdrivable design.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
December 12, 2025

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Turkey Orchestrates Multi-UGV Missile Strike in High-Level Teaming Demo

KARAOK is a lightweight, 125mm anti-armor missile system under 16 kilograms, offering a 2.5-kilometer range, an armor-piercing tandem warhead, and overhead attack modes.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
December 12, 2025

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Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Ukraine Unleashes Robotic UGV Capable of Blind Grenade Strikes

Drones and Robots Become Germany’s New Frontline in Radioactive Recovery Ops

SteerAI Moves Battlefield Autonomy Off the Road With ‘xRift’

AI-Driven Target Detection Arrives on Ukrainian UGVs

Robot Dogs Join Japan’s Assault Force in Landmark Test

A New Ground Robot Built for High-Intensity Missions Joins Ukraine’s Frontline

Ratel X Signals Ukraine’s Next Step in Ground Drone Design

A New European UGV Blurs the Line Between Human, Autonomous Control

Ghost Robotics Adds Human-Like Dexterity to Vision 60 Robot Dog

Turkey Orchestrates Multi-UGV Missile Strike in High-Level Teaming Demo

Palladyne AI Flies Fully Autonomous Heterogeneous Drone Swarm

European Multi-Mission Aircraft Heads Into Advanced ISR Territory With New Tech

Scaled-Down HADIS Unmanned Glider Soars in Breakthrough Test

US Navy’s MK 38 Close-In Weapon System Gets First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

US Army Gets New AI-Driven Counter-Drone Tech for Border Protection

Next-Gen Laser Defense Goes ‘Mini’: IPG Presents Crossbow

Teledyne FLIR Launches ‘Faster, Smarter’ Ranger Radars

Fortem Achieves First Fully Autonomous ‘5-vs-5’ Drone Takedown

Palladyne AI Flies Fully Autonomous Heterogeneous Drone Swarm

European Multi-Mission Aircraft Heads Into Advanced ISR Territory With New Tech

Scaled-Down HADIS Unmanned Glider Soars in Breakthrough Test

US Navy’s MK 38 Close-In Weapon System Gets First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years