Tag: unmanned ground vehicles
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Ukraine Accelerates Robot Warfare with Unmanned Ground Vehicles
In a major push for robot warfare, Ukraine is rapidly deploying unmanned ground vehicles, with over 10,000 successful missions completed in April alone, mostly for logistics operations. The country is now aiming to take it to the next level, with a target of supplying 50,000 of these vehicles to its armed forces this year.
China's PLA Deploys Flamethrowers on Unmanned Ground Vehicles
China's PLA is supercharging its unmanned ground vehicles with flamethrowers, combining the brutal power of the Type 74 flamethrower with the cutting-edge ZRY222 Unmanned Ground Equipment platform for a safer, more lethal combo. This game-changing tech allows soldiers to clear trenches and bunkers from a safe distance, minimizing risk to personnel.
Unmanned Ground Vehicles Proliferate at Eurosatory Amid Ukraine War Lessons
At Eurosatory 2026, the spotlight shone bright on unmanned ground vehicles, with over 50 makers showcasing their war robots, including Ukraine's largest-ever contingent of 40-plus manufacturers, who brought battle-tested innovations to the table. Ukraine's three years of real-world battlefield experience have catapulted it to the forefront of UGV development.
Ukraine Ramps Up Ground Robot Arsenal Amid Drone Warfare
Ukraine is gearing up its robotic arsenal with a bold goal to produce 50,000 unmanned ground vehicles this year, and defense-tech incubator Brave1 is on a mission to make it happen. With a thriving industrial base of 280 companies and 550 UGV models, Ukraine is poised to revolutionize its ground robot capabilities amid the ongoing drone warfare.
NATO Tests Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Latvia
NATO recently put unmanned ground vehicles to the test in Latvia's forests as part of its Crystal Arrow 2026 exercise, and our Europe reporter Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo was there to witness the action firsthand.
US Army Expands Drone Warfare Experiments with Larger Operations
The US Army is taking drone warfare to the next level with larger, more complex experiments, like Project Flytrap 5.0 in Lithuania, where troops from multiple nations teamed up to integrate drone tech with traditional combat tactics. This latest exercise tested over 20 new systems, pushing the boundaries of modern warfare.
NATO Exercise Exposes UGV Communication Limits in Woodland Terrain
In a recent NATO exercise, a major hurdle emerged for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) equipped with Starlink: dense woodland terrain that rapidly degrades communication links and blocks high-speed connections. This limitation was starkly exposed during the Crystal Arrow exercise in Latvia, where UGVs were put through rigorous brigade-level trials.