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From recon bots to armed UGVs, ground warfare just leveled up.

Uncrewed ground vehicles are reshaping land warfare with advanced scouting, bomb disposal, and armed engagement capabilities. Discover how autonomous systems are pushing frontlines and changing the face of ground combat.

  • Ground

500-Pound UGV That Towed 53,000-Pound Truck Heads for US Army Fielding

US Army selects AZAK for rapid UGV acquisition following trials demonstrating powerful towing and obstacle-climbing capabilities.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 7, 2026
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Ukrainian Army Turns Humvees Into Ground Drones With Bolt-On Remote System

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dane Brouillette and Airman 1st Class Alyssa Richardson, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrollers, exit a Humvee during a Tactical Leadership Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 20, 2025. Airmen were evaluated on their ability to respond effectively to simulated attacks or security incidents within the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
The bolt-on solution installs without modifying the vehicle’s original structure, allowing operators to seamlessly switch between remote and manual driving.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 1, 2026
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Ukraine Receives First German-Funded Protector Ground Drones

Protector unmanned ground vehicles
Berlin financed the contract to help troops optimize frontline resupply and casualty evacuations while maintaining safety throughout hazardous routes.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • September 1, 2026
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  • Ground

Ukraine Turns Ground Drone Into Roaming Turret With Assault Rifles

Ukraine tests modular robotic turret carrying two assault rifles, designed for integration across wheeled and tracked UGVs.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • September 1, 2026
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  • Ground

US Army Tests Bradley Fighting Vehicle as Mothership for Ground Drone Swarm

A Bradley infantry fighting vehicle mounted with FireAnt ground drones
FireAnt developer Swarmbotics AI released footage showing five of the unmanned ground vehicles secured to the side racks of a Bradley operated by the army’s 1st Cavalry Division.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • August 28, 2026
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Estonia Probes Possible Russian Sabotage After Milrem Robotics Arson

The THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles
Emergency crews responded to the fire in the Lasnamäe district after a local resident reported suspicious activity.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • August 21, 2026
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Ukrainian Firm Unveils Ground Robot That Hauls 210 Kg

Gnom L2 unmanned ground vehicle
The vehicle is based on the company’s flagship Gnom Logistic modular platform, which is already in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • August 14, 2026
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US Army Taps 6 Contractors for UGVs That Can Breach Frontline Danger Zones

Soldiers operating an autonomous "dog" system and a robotic combat vehicle. Photo: Spc. Samarion Hicks/US Army
The Infantry Last Tactical Mile initiative aims to field autonomous systems for high-risk missions between rear support areas and forward-deployed troops, reducing the need to send soldiers into exposed positions.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • August 13, 2026
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UK’s GEREON Ground Drones Endure Punishing Six-Day Desert Trial

GEREON unmanned ground vehicles during a military testing at the Mojave Desert
Operating continuously for six days at Fort Irwin in California’s Mojave Desert, the robotic platforms executed scouting, electronic warfare, counter-unmanned aerial system, logistics, and emergency transport missions alongside British troops.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • August 11, 2026
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South Korea’s UGV Buildup a Manpower Fix, Not a Technology Push: Report

A U.S. Soldier assigned to MoD Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), aims down range during an African Lion 26 counterattack lane at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, May 4, 2026. The command field exercise counterattack lane tested new combined arms breach tactics by synchronizing unmanned ground vehicles, remote systems and maneuver elements, demonstrating the integration of autonomous and conventional forces to create standoff, reduce risk and generate new tactical possibilities on the modern battlefield. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Sanchez)
Seoul had approximately 450,000 active-duty troops in 2025, down from around 560,000 in 2019. The decline has encouraged the country to explore robotic platforms for roles that would otherwise require additional personnel.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • August 11, 2026
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