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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.
From Hauler to Hunter: Ukraine’s ‘Biggest’ Protector Becomes a Lethal Combat Robot
The Protector is Ukraine’s largest UGV, powered by an internal combustion engine, with all-wheel drive and run-flat tires, and armed with a remotely operated Tavriia-12.7mm turret.
Poland’s New Recon Robot Outsmarts GPS Jammers With Drone Link
KUNA Unmanned Land Weapon System is a modular platform integrated with the RAVEN drone to provide ground-air surveillance, featuring advanced autonomy, Lidar navigation.
Numbers Over Size: America’s New Robots on Wheels Hunt Down Tanks in Swarms
FireAnt UGVs run on ROS 2 and JAUS, enabling modular anti-tank payloads and seamless swarm communication through existing command networks.
Croatia and Slovenia Team Up to Turn Komodo Into an Air Defense Combat Robot
MV-8 Komodo is a next-gen robotic system equipped with the Mangart 25 AD turret, featuring a 25mm automatic cannon, electro-optical sensors, and remote or autonomous operation.
G-Sword Emerges as South Korea’s New Turreted Combat Robot
G-Sword is an AI-driven unmanned combat platform with shoot-and-scoot precision, multi-mission payloads, and advanced terrain navigation.
Trio of Defense Leaders Join Forces on US Army’s Next-Gen Modular UGV
AM General’s next-gen UGV is a modular hybrid-electric platform on a HUMVEE chassis, delivering over 30 kilowatts of exportable power with drive-by-wire controls.
Canadian Ground Robot Dropped in Atlantic Ocean Makes Its Way Back to Shore
Rheinmetall’s Mission Master 2.0 UGV completed its first sea-to-shore swim in NATO’s REPMUS exercise, showcasing future naval potential.
Ukraine Turns to New AI-Enabled Robotic Vehicle for Two-Ton Battlefield Logistics
Ukraine’s VATAG heavy unmanned ground vehicle combines AI-driven navigation, two-ton payload capacity, and hybrid propulsion to boost frontline logistics and combat support.
Europe Rolls Out Drone-Carrying Battlefield UGV With 3-Minute Refuel
Hermione is a hydrogen-powered UGV that refuels in just three minutes, carries up to 300 kilograms of payload, and operates for 20 hours with all-wheel drive mobility.