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Aug- 2026 -

14 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Gnom L2 unmanned ground vehicle. Photo: Temerland

Ukrainian Firm Unveils Ground Robot That Hauls 210 Kg

Ukrainian drone developer Temerland has introduced the Gnom L2, a modified unmanned ground vehicle designed to transport heavy military loads across challenging terrain.

13 August

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

US Army Taps 6 Contractors for UGVs That Can Breach Frontline Danger Zones

The US Army has chosen six vendors to build production-ready unmanned ground vehicle prototypes for frontline logistics and casualty evacuation.

11 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

GEREON unmanned ground vehicles during a military testing at the Mojave Desert. Photo: ARX Robotics

Rojoef Manuel

UK’s GEREON Ground Drones Endure Punishing Six-Day Desert Trial

ARX Robotics UK has deployed eight GEREON unmanned ground vehicles through extreme desert conditions during the US Army-led Project Convergence-Capstone 6.

11 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s UGV Buildup a Manpower Fix, Not a Technology Push: Report

South Korea’s growing investment in unmanned ground vehicles may look like a push to modernize its military, but a key driver is the country’s shrinking pool of available soldiers.

5 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A prototype of an UGV for American Rheinmetall based on Harbinger’s dual-use hybrid chassis. Photo: Rheinmetall

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Taps Rheinmetall to Build Hybrid Logistics UGVs

American Rheinmetall won an 18-month contract to develop hybrid-powered unmanned ground vehicles in support of the US Army’s frontline tactical resupply missions.

5 August

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Romania Fits Nearly a Fleet’s Worth of Roles Into One Ground Robot

A single ground robot that can swap from hauling supplies to clearing mines or hunting drones in minutes is the vision behind Romanian firm Maximus Labs’ Max1 unmanned ground vehicle.

Jul- 2026 -

27 July

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Selects Five Firms to Develop Medium Autonomous Tactical Logistics Platforms

The US Army has selected five firms to develop medium-sized robotic platform prototypes for tactical logistics under a new program.

22 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The Zmiy Mini Strike unmanned ground vehicle. Photo: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Clear UGV Armed With Grenade Launcher for Military Use

Ukraine has approved a grenade launcher-equipped unmanned ground vehicle for service with its armed forces, expanding the country’s growing fleet of battlefield robots.

16 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Trinity Robotics’ Konyk ONE unmanned ground vehicle. Photo: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Double Konyk ONE UGV Production After Fresh Funding

Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer Trinity Robotics has raised more than $571,940 to expand production capacity for its Konyk ONE platform.

16 July

Europe