#Military Robotics

Ratel Robotics has begun assembling interceptor drones for launch from ground robots. Company founder Taras Ostapchuk outlined plans to create multi-rotor and fixed-wing interceptors with launch boxes for GRSs.

Thales Australia and 3ME Technology have introduced the BladeHAUL uncrewed ground vehicle with a payload capacity of up to 10 tons, built using Bushmaster platform technologies.

The Third Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces air-dropped ground kamikaze robots from strike UAVs 'Griffin' 15 km into the enemy's rear for the first time in the world during the 'Vivaldi' operation. The first attempt failed, but a repeat drop on the same day destroyed a Russian logistics hub.

Norwegian Uncrew Robotics has unveiled the Uncrew IC 12 Defence GRC — an autonomous platform for military logistics capable of independently lifting and transporting ammunition pallets.

Swarmer revealed details of its $224 million deal to acquire Ratel Robotics: the company will gain marketing infrastructure and access to US markets, while founder Ostapchuk retains his post. Swarmer is in talks with several other targets.

At the MSPO 2026 exhibition, DevDroid presented the Droid TW 40 — a reconnaissance-strike ground robot with a 40mm grenade launcher, capable of engaging targets at a range of up to 1.5 km without the operator being present in the engagement zone.

A year after the certification of seven private GRC schools, not a single one has received a hryvnia of state compensation: the voucher mechanism has not been launched due to the absence of an official order from the General Staff.

Robots have not replaced armor: NAUDI expert Serhiy Honcharov explains why armored vehicles remain the main defense against FPVs and mines. 🛡️🤖 Despite technological development, robots have serious limitations in speed and off-road capability. Armor remains irreplaceable in the zone of active hostilities.

Ukrainian company DevDroid has officially deployed the new combat robot Droid TW 40. The machine is equipped with a 40mm Mk 19 grenade launcher, a thermal imager, and is capable of overcoming difficult off-road terrain. 🤖💥