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Jan- 2026 -

8 January

Land

Armed ground robot driving through a muddy dirt road during a field test, equipped with a mounted weapon system and sensors while navigating shallow water in a rural environment

A New Ground Robot Built for High-Intensity Missions Joins Ukraine’s Frontline

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has cleared a new ground robot for operational use, aiming to reduce soldier exposure in high-risk areas.

2 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The All-Terrain Electric Mission Module (ATEMM)

Rojoef Manuel

India, Israel Team Up to Build Electric UGV Tech in India

Indian firm Belrise Industries has entered a strategic partnership with Israel’s Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture autonomous electric vehicle components in India.

Dec- 2025 -

15 December

Land

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ratel X Signals Ukraine’s Next Step in Ground Drone Design

Ratel is stepping up Ukraine’s unmanned ground capabilities with its new Ratel X, a compact, highly maneuverable platform designed to assist troops on the frontline.

14 December

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A New European UGV Blurs the Line Between Human, Autonomous Control

Hector UGV is a medium-class, wheeled unmanned ground vehicle, with optional manning and supervised autonomy, offering dual-mode crew or remote control, modular payload integration, and encrypted communications.

9 December

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Debuts First Fully Indigenous Multi-Utility UGV for Frontline Ops

SapperScout Ver 2.0 UGV is India’s fully indigenous, six-wheel all-terrain vehicle with articulated suspension, equipped with advanced sensors, and ultrasonic detectors.

Nov- 2025 -

27 November

Business

Staff Sgt. John Tourtellotte, the 104th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal equipment NCO in charge, operates a Roboteam Micro Tactical Ground Robot Feb. 16, 2018, at 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield, Mass. The MTGR can be carried in a backpack and is a safer way for Airmen to examine possible threats.

Rojoef Manuel

Ondas Expands Defense Robotics Portfolio With $80M Roboteam Acquisition

Ondas Holdings has announced plans to acquire Roboteam, an Israeli developer of rugged, multi-mission unmanned ground vehicles, in an $80-million deal.

25 November

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

From Hauler to Hunter: Ukraine’s ‘Biggest’ Protector Becomes a Lethal Combat Robot

The Protector is Ukraine’s largest UGV, powered by an internal combustion engine, with all-wheel drive and run-flat tires, and armed with a remotely operated Tavriia-12.7mm turret.

10 November

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Poland’s New Recon Robot Outsmarts GPS Jammers With Drone Link

KUNA Unmanned Land Weapon System is a modular platform integrated with the RAVEN drone to provide ground-air surveillance, featuring advanced autonomy, Lidar navigation.

7 November

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine to Boost Ground Drone Fleet With 30,000 Units in 2026: Report

Ukraine’s armed forces are preparing to expand the use of unmanned ground vehicles, with an estimated 30,000 systems needed next year to meet operational demands.

5 November

Land

Ethan M. Encarnacion