Unmanned Systems: Air, Ground & Maritime
Unmanned systems across all domains: aerial, ground and maritime drones in defence and security.
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UGV “Ant” receives armoured CaseEvak evacuation module for the wounded
A company from Ternopil is fitting its remotely controlled UGV “Ant” with an armoured capsule: CaseEvak is intended to recover wounded soldiers from threatened sections of the front and to protect and monitor them during the journey.
UGV Gereon gets armed: ARX Robotics and Roboneers integrate the Saber weapon module
With the remotely operated Saber module from Roboneers, the Gereon UGV from ARX Robotics becomes a combat platform. The first integration tests have been completed, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are to receive first systems before the end of 2026.
UGV Max1 from Romania intercepts drones – Maximus Labs stays silent on where it is deployed
Maximus Labs shows its Max1 UGV in a video and speaks of a deployment in an active war zone. Which army uses the tracked platform, and where, remains open – as do contracts and unit numbers.
Unmanned ground vehicles: Ukraine's Tencore unveils its own UGV ecosystem with four platforms
From logistics and casualty evacuation to firefighting: Ukrainian company Tencore is combining four platforms for unmanned ground vehicles in a single system – aiming to simplify operations, maintenance and the integration of additional equipment.
Unmanned systems in the Ukraine war: Graz panel exposes Europe’s lag in speed
Unmanned systems emerge in Ukraine within months; in Europe it takes years. At the Graz Systems & Vision Forum, the Austrian Armed Forces, Ukraine’s National Guard, TU Munich and Apex discussed how technology becomes operational faster – and where Europe must start.
Amphibious UGV: Ukraine runs first logistics mission over land and water
More than 40 kilometres, partly over land, partly through water: an amphibious UGV developed in Ukraine has for the first time delivered food and ammunition right up to the positions of Ukrainian soldiers. Development was funded by the Brave1 innovation cluster.
XL-UGV Bladehaul: Thales Australia and 3ME Technology make the Bushmaster driverless
Ten tonnes of payload, hybrid drive, power for field hospitals: the XL-UGV Bladehaul from Thales Australia and 3ME Technology is being built in Bendigo and Newcastle on the basis of the Bushmaster – as a transporter, command post or carrier for counter-UAS.
UGV Varkhan: Ukraine sends unmanned pack mule to the front
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has officially codified the UGV Varkhan. The 4×4 platform carries several hundred kilograms of payload up to 37 kilometres across terrain and expands the armed forces' growing portfolio of unmanned ground vehicles.
Unmanned ground vehicles for conscripts: Denmark receives nine Dropla 4×4
Nine unmanned ground vehicles of the “Dropla 4×4” type are going to the Danish Armed Forces’ Drone Centre (FDC). The procurement agency FMI is thereby continuing its trials – after eight UGVs for the army at the start of the year – and is already examining further equipment options.
Unmanned ground systems: Czech Republic tests more than 30 robotic platforms at “Drone Shield 2026”
For three days, from 22 to 24 September, unmanned ground systems were put to the test in Lipník nad Bečvou. Together with industry and experts, the Czech Armed Forces compared manufacturers' claims with what soldiers actually need.
Unmanned ground vehicles with a driver's seat: Eiselin Landsystems shows Sand-X DOV at the KSK symposium
Drive it crewed, control it remotely from a backpack or let it run autonomously: at the KSK symposium, Eiselin Landsystems uses the Sand-X DOV to show how unmanned ground vehicles for the “last 100 miles” can be designed – operable from minus 45 to plus 50 degrees Celsius.
Ground drone instead of patrols: Natrix develops surveillance system for critical infrastructure
Operating around the clock, recharging on the move and without risk to security staff: Latvian manufacturer Natrix aims to secure large sites such as ports, airports and energy infrastructure with its new ground drone.
Counter-UAS on six wheels: Miriad turns the Rhinos UGV into the autonomous RHL6 rocket launcher
At UNVEX 2026, Miriad Global showed how its heavy Rhinos UGV is to bring twelve interceptor missiles into position without a crew. It is also developing Strikex, its own missile for counter-UAS against jet drones – whether and when a combat-ready overall system will follow is open.