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Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) have become pivotal in Ukraine's defense strategy. The Ukrainian military has integrated UGVs into various missions, showcasing their versatility and effectiveness. In recent operations, amphibious UGVs covered extensive terrains, including water crossings, marking a significant step in logistical missions. Concurrently, units like "NC13" have employed UGVs equipped with grenade launchers to engage enemy positions, while other brigades utilize them for mine clearance and evacuation tasks. The Defense Forces have also marked a milestone by deploying over 100,000 UGV missions in 2026, underlining the growing reliance on these robotic systems. The acquisition of Ratel Robotics by Swarmer is anticipated to boost production capabilities, ensuring continued innovation and effectiveness of UGVs on the battlefield.
What is the role of Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Ukraine's defense?
Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) are critical to Ukraine's defense, performing tasks ranging from logistics and evacuation to direct combat operations. They reduce human risk, enhance operational efficiency, and increase mission success rates across various terrains, including complex environments like amphibious routes and minefields.
How have Ukrainian forces integrated UGVs in combat operations?
Ukrainian forces have effectively integrated UGVs into combat operations by equipping them with weapons such as grenade launchers and machine guns, enabling them to engage enemy positions and perform strikes. Additionally, UGVs support operations by providing reconnaissance and assisting in mine clearance and rescue operations.
What are the key technological advancements in UGVs in Ukraine?
Key technological advancements in Ukraine's UGVs include amphibious capabilities, increased operational range, improved weapon integrations, and robust demining functionalities. Additionally, Ukraine has focused on cost-effectiveness and versatility, as seen with the Pegasus robot's ability to navigate swamps and the mass production of Termit UGVs in collaboration with Germany.
How has international cooperation affected UGV production in Ukraine?
International cooperation has significantly boosted UGV production in Ukraine. Partnerships, such as the signing of agreements with Germany for the production of Termit UGVs and technological exchanges with Finland, have enhanced production capabilities and introduced innovative features by combining local combat experience with global technological advancements.
What impact have UGVs had on logistics and rescue missions?
UGVs have greatly improved logistics and rescue missions by handling dangerous tasks that would otherwise require soldiers to risk their lives. They have completed thousands of missions, including evacuation of civilians from combat zones, which reduces human involvement, increases efficiency, and enhances overall mission success in high-risk areas.
How are UGVs used for mine clearing operations?
In mine clearing, UGVs are equipped with specific sensors and tools to detect and neutralize explosive devices, thus providing a safer alternative to human soldiers. The Third Army Corps notably pioneered the use of UGVs in mine clearance, which has been instrumental in ensuring battlefield safety and mission continuity in hazardous mine-laden areas.
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Three Russian UGVs and "Bukhanka" turned to scrap: Ukrainian drone operators destroy occupiers’ logistics vehicles. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Ukrainian drones destroying three Russian unmanned ground vehicles and a UAZ "Bukhanka" van. 871 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Spectacular manoeuvre: Ukrainian UAV knocked down Russian FPV drone with its wing as it attempted to attack it. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian ground-based robotic system using a spectacular manoeuvre to shoot down a Russian FPV drone that was attempting to attack it. 6 562 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Local resident clears road and helps "Omega" fighters’ ground robot continue moving. VIDEO A local resident helped the operators of an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) from the 4th Separate Detachment of the "Omega" Special Purpose Center while they were carrying out a combat mission. 6 257 44 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Farsight Vision unveils new navigation module that allows UGVs to navigate terrain without GPS signal Farsight Vision has unveiled a new navigation module for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) that combines a laser sensor with 3D data from the FSV Platform. The system builds a point cloud around the UGV in real time, shows obstacles, pits and threats along the route, and helps the operator... 37 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry
Woman on bicycle helps evacuate damaged Ukrainian UGV in Sumy region. VIDEO In the Sumy region, a local woman riding a bicycle helped Ukrainian troops evacuate an unmanned ground vehicle damaged after hitting a Russian mine. 5 987 13
Ministry of Defense has approved supply of Varkhan ground robot to Ukrainian Armed Forces: it can carry hundreds of kilograms of cargo The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved the Varkhan ground-based robotic system (UGV) for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 436 0 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons Drone industry
Counterattack with net: Ukrainian special forces shoot down Russian FPV drones hunting them during logistics missions. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Ukrainian ground-based robotic systems, equipped with net launchers for active defence against Russian FPV drones, in action. The footage captures three counter-attacks by the robotic systems against enemy drones. 4 381 4 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies
Ukrainian UAV operator shot down Russian FPV drone with net as it attempted to attack ground-based system from rear. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the operator of a Ukrainian ground-based robotic system using a net to bring down a Russian FPV drone during an attack. 8 420 18 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Covered over 40 km by land and water: amphibious UGV carried out its first logistical mission. VIDEO The Defence Forces have carried out their first logistical mission using a Ukrainian-designed amphibious land-based robotic system. 3 091 4 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Drone industry
Fighters from "NC13" strike special forces unit equipped their special forces with grenade launchers and used them to storm Russian positions during Operation "Vivaldi". VIDEO During the‘Vivaldi’ offensive operation, soldiers from the ‘NC13’ ground-based robotic strike unit deployed upgraded robotic combat systems fitted with grenade launchers to engage the occupiers’ positions. 3 946 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Operation Vivaldi
Combat deployment of ground-based paratrooper robots by fighters of the "Alter Ego" battalion of the 93rd SMB "Kholodnyi Yar". VIDEO Soldiers from the ‘Alter Ego’ battalion of the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade ‘Kholodnyi Yar’ have demonstrated an unusual Ukrainian innovation that combines the capabilities of aerial and ground-based unmanned systems. The ‘Desantnyk’ ground-based robotic system is delivered to the mission... 4 849 3
3rd Army Corps was first in world to use remote-controlled demining vehicles in offensive As part of the "Vivaldi" offensive operation, the Third Army Corps was the first military unit to deploy ground-based robotic systems (GRS) for mine clearance and to support assault operations. 2 936 8 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Drone industry
UGV operator of 42nd Separate Mechanized Brigade rescues overturned robot and helps it continue combat mission. VIDEO An operator of a ground robotic system with the 42nd Separate Mechanized Brigade used his UGV to rescue another ground robot that had overturned while carrying out a combat mission. 5 270 6 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
For first time, Ukrainian forces have conducted ground assault behind enemy lines during Operation ’Vivaldi’. VIDEO As part of Operation ‘Vivaldi’, Ukrainian defenders have, for the first time, deployed ground forces behind enemy lines. 9 518 21 Previously in trend: Operation Vivaldi
Defence Forces strike more than 3,000 Russian UGVs with drones since start of year – Defence Ministry Since the start of the year, unmanned systems units of Ukraine’s Defence Forces have struck more than 3,000 Russian unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). 1 070 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone industry
Defense Forces have received over million UAVs and pieces of equipment via DOT-Chain Defence since beginning of year, - Ministry of Defense Since the beginning of 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces have received more than one million drones and other equipment through the DOT-Chain Defense digital marketplace. 953 1 Previously in trend: Drone industry DOT-Chain Defence
"Ukrainian Armor" hands over new "Novator" armoured vehicle to National Guard for battlefield rescues Ukrainian Armor has unveiled the Novator 2S armoured medical evacuation vehicle, designed specifically to evacuate wounded soldiers from the battlefield. 2 646 5 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Evacuation of the wounded
Swarmer acquires Ukrainian UGV manufacturer Ratel Robotics for $224 million The US-Ukrainian company Swarmer has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) manufacturer Ratel Robotics. The transaction could be worth up to $224 million, provided that all stipulated performance targets are met. Payment will... 82 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry
Soldiers from 147th Brigade carried out 131 logistical missions using "Termit" UGV. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors, servicemen of the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces are actively deploying ground-based robotic systems to carry out logistical tasks. 1 601 0 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Border guards from "Apex" unit destroy 3 enemy UGVs, quad bike and motorcycle. VIDEO Border guards from the "Apex" unit of the "Forpost" Brigade destroyed enemy unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), a quad bike, and a camouflaged motorcycle in the Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. 1 437 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
112,000 missions since start of year: UAVs are being used extensively for logistics and evacuation The number of missions carried out by ground-based robotic systems (UGVs) has increased 3.3-fold since the start of 2026. In August alone, the drones carried out over 25,000 logistical and evacuation tasks on the front line. 1 306 0 Previously in trend: Fighting system DELTA Drone industry
6,000 lives saved and over 400 strikes: NC13 strike UGV unit marks first anniversary A year ago, on 2 September 2025, the experimental NC13 strike unmanned ground vehicle unit was established at the initiative of the commander of the Third Army Corps, Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi. 79 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry
Defence Forces test strike UGVs equipped with two Kalashnikov assault rifles Units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine have begun testing new strike unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in combat conditions. 4 542 66 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons Military equipment
Ministry of Defence announces first tender for unmanned ground vehicles The Defence Procurement Agency DOT has announced its first procurement of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) based on specific tactical and technical specifications established by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. 44 0 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Operators of NC13 strike UGV unit blow up dugout with occupiers inside using robot. VIDEO Soldiers of the NC13 unit of the Third Assault Brigade used an unmanned ground vehicle to blow up an enemy dugout with Russian troops inside. 2 851 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
UGV procurement: Tender announced for first time under specifications set by MoD The Defence Procurement Agency DOT has announced its first procurement of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in accordance with tactical and technical specifications set by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. 919 0 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Drone industry
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Documents signed on drone production in Finland for Ukraine and Europe and creation of UGV manufacturing enterprise – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Today, Ukraine and Finland took another step towards deepening cooperation by combining Ukraine’s combat experience with Finnish technologies. 1 434 17 Previously in trend: Finland’s aid to Ukraine Drone industry
World’s first parade of military unmanned systems and UGVs took place in Kyiv. VIDEO An unprecedented display of the latest defence technologies took place in the Ukrainian capital on Independence Day. 17 434 90 Previously in trend: Independence Day Unmanned technologies
Risk-free evacuation: How Ukrainian engineers made 35-kilogram rescue robot travel four times farther In 2023, Ukrainian troops deployed the "Plastun" unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) on the battlefield for the first time. Every kilometre travelled by the "Plastun" robot instead of a soldier means an infantryman’s life saved, someone who did not have to move under enemy fire carrying a 30-kilogram... 74 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry
Commander of assault company of 475th SAR, without body armour, rushed to rescue two wounded soldiers under enemy drone fire. VIDEO The commander of an assault company of the 475th SAR, without a body armour vest, rushed to rescue two wounded soldiers under enemy drones. 19 724 68 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Evacuation of the wounded
Fighters of 5th Assault Brigade show ground robots in action on frontline. VIDEO On the front line, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are increasingly performing tasks that previously required the direct involvement of military personnel. 4 327 6 Previously in trend: Drone operators Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
AFU unmanned systems units carried out over 449,000 missions in July – General Staff. INFOGRAPHICS The Defence Forces of Ukraine have increased the use of unmanned and robotic systems on the battlefield and for logistics missions. 483 2 Previously in trend: Drone industry
Corps to receive UGVs and "heavy" middle-strike drones: second stage of Baseline Supply Level begins – Defence Ministry The Ministry of Defence is scaling up a project to provide a guaranteed level of supplies to units directly holding the defensive line and conducting active combat operations. 1 652 3 Previously in trend: Drone industry
FATUM soldiers used ground robot to rescue civilian following Russian drone strike. VIDEO Soldiers from FATUM, part of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade, rescued a civilian who had been injured following an attack by a Russian drone. 1 319 1 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Evacuation of the wounded
Russians are trapped on Kinburn Spit, - Commander of "Odesa" Operational-Tactical Group Russian troops on the Kinburn Spit are in a deep defensive position and are effectively trapped. Ukrainian defense forces are not physically present on the peninsula, but they control it with firepower. 4 578 12 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south
Unique "Khartiia" operation near Kupiansk: hero on shield and captured ruscist were evacuated on single UGV. VIDEO Soldiers from the 13th Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard, ‘Khartiia’, carried out a unique evacuation operation near Kupiansk, using ground-based robotic systems to fulfil two important tasks simultaneously. 6 162 5 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
UGVs have completed more than 66,300 missions since beginning of year – Ministry of Defence The use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly expanding across Ukraine’s Defence Forces. Since the beginning of 2026 alone, UGVs have completed 66,300 missions, taking on the most dangerous logistics and evacuation tasks. 361 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry
UGV operator of "Asgard" crew dodged Russian FPV drone a split second before strike and saved robotic complex. VIDEO An operator of the ground-based robotic system from "Asgard" crew belonging to the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstislav the Brave saved the UGV from a Russian FPV drone while carrying out a combat mission. 5 394 26 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Ukrainian troops develop Pegasus robot capable of traversing swamps and carrying cargo During combat trials, the Pegasus successfully traversed difficult terrain inaccessible to most mass-produced UGVs, travelled up to 40 km without recharging, and proved almost five times cheaper than factory-made equivalents. 81 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry
Russians attacked evacuation robot carrying civilians with FPV drones, despite red crosses – 33rd Regiment. VIDEO Russian troops attacked a ground-based robotic system using FPV drones as it was evacuating an elderly couple from the combat zone. Despite clear medical markings in the form of red crosses on the robot and its trailer, the occupiers attempted to destroy the evacuation vehicle on several occasions. 3 493 4 Previously in trend: Evacuation of the population from combat zones
Assault troops from 33rd Separate Assault Brigade, under attack from Russian FPV drones, rescued two elderly civilians from ’red’ zone using unmanned ground vehicle. VIDEO Soldiers from the 33rd Separate Assault Brigade successfully evacuated two elderly civilians from the active combat zone using a ground-based robotic system. 1 566 3 Previously in trend: Evacuation by ground drone Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Evacuation from frontline communities
Since beginning of year, more than 22,000 ground-based robotic systems have been contracted for Defense Forces, - Ministry of Defense Since the beginning of 2026, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has already contracted for more than 22,000 ground-based robotic systems (UGVs) for the needs of the Defense Forces. This is nearly twice as many as were procured during the entire previous year. 681 40 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Drone industry
Heavy UAV of Ukrainian Armed Forces airlifts ground robot to combat zone to carry out combat mission. VIDEO Russian Z-channels have published a video showing a Ukrainian heavy drone transporting a ground-based robotic complex (UGV) by air to carry out a combat mission. 6 273 3 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies
Occupiers step up activity near Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi after failed assaults on Kupiansk – 4th SHMB. VIDEO Russian forces have stepped up their activity near Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi after unsuccessful attempts to break through to Kupiansk, using small groups and FPV drones for supplies. 1 430 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
Pair of UGVs equipped with Browning M2 machine guns, supported by UAVs, eliminate five Russian Army assault troops in close combat. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers are once again rewriting the history of modern military operations by successfully integrating cutting-edge technology on the battlefield. Unique footage has been published online showing the coordinated operation of two ground-based robotic systems (UGVs), equipped with... 11 660 38 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Unmanned technologies
Ukrainian UGV armed with machine gun lands on Kinburn Spit and engages occupiers. VIDEO The Armed Forces of Ukraine have carried out a unique military operation, the likes of which have never been seen before anywhere in the world. A ground-based robotic tracked drone, equipped with a large-calibre machine gun, was successfully deployed onto the temporarily occupied shore of the... 13 120 96 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies
Germany is launching mass production of Gereon ground drones for Ukraine The German companies DEUTZ and ARX Robotics are launching industrial-scale production of the Gereon unmanned ground systems for Ukraine in Ulm. The first systems are scheduled to be delivered as early as the end of summer. 2 585 5 Previously in trend: Drone industry
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