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Jul- 2026 -

3 July

Rows of humanoid combat robots stand in formation, featuring white armored bodies and black visors with blue digital displays, resembling a mass-produced autonomous fleet

The Next Soldier? Ukraine Begins Hunt for More Humanoid Combat Robots

Ukraine is taking another step toward a robotized battlefield, launching a grant competition to develop armed humanoid robots for frontline missions.

Jun- 2026 -

4 June

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Rheinmetall, Harbinger Advance New Hybrid-Electric UGV Concept

A new partnership between American Rheinmetall and Harbinger is driving the development of next-gen unmanned ground vehicles for the US military.

May- 2026 -

20 May

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK Now Lets Robots Handle Finishing Touches of 3D-Printing

The UK is moving beyond manual labor for the final stages of 3D-printing, shifting the task to a new robotic system.

Apr- 2026 -

28 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, based out of Fort Moore, Ga., take part in a human machine integration demonstration using the Ghost Robotic Dog, and the U.S. Army Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) of new U.S. Army capabilities at Project Convergence - Capstone 4 in Fort Irwin, Calif., March 15, 2024. The robotic dog is a mid-sized, high-endurance, agile unmanned ground vehicle that provides enhanced reconnaissance and situational awareness supporting Soldiers on the ground. The SMET is an eight-wheeled, enabling robotic technology serving as a “robotic mule” with a wide range of flexibility to operate in combat, combat support and combat service support operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samarion Hicks)

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Eyes Robot Dogs for Urban, Frontline Ops

Taiwan plans to deploy robotic dogs for combat, scouting, and resupply tasks as part of a broader push to integrate unmanned systems into modern warfare.

23 April

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘A Universal Radio’: KNDS’ PHORIO to Link Military Robots Across Different Domains

Military robots are poised to become more connected on the battlefield, thanks to a new tactical radio designed for all types of remote-controlled systems operating across various domains.

16 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Serbia Mulls Drone Battalions, Push Into Robotic Warfare

Serbia has announced a plan to broaden the integration of tactical unmanned aerial systems and robotic platforms into its armed forces.

16 April

Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the Storting during his visit to Norway.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Launches 100 Attacks with Robots on Front: Military Unit to AFP

A Ukrainian unit told AFP on Wednesday that it has carried out more than 100 attacks on the front using ground robots, after Zelensky hailed the capture of a Russian position thanks to this new method.

9 April

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Russia Advances Ground Firepower With Robotic Mortar System

Russia is adding a robotic mortar system to its expanding artillery fleet, extending indirect fire capability into its unmanned ground lineup.

Mar- 2026 -

18 March

Technology

Cinematic render of a humanoid robot with a glowing visor and LED shoulder joints against a black background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A New Kind of Warfighter Enters the Battlefield: Humanoid Robot Arrives in Ukraine

A new category of frontline platform is emerging in Ukraine, as humanoid robots designed to operate weapons used by human troops enter the theater.

13 March

Business

The Hido II Rover unmanned ground vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Hidonix Joins Defense Sector With AI, Robotics Focus

California-based Hidonix Industries has formally repositioned itself as a defense contractor, directing its expertise in artificial intelligence and robotics toward military and public safety operations.

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