Khartia, ARX Push UGV Integration as ARX Says 100s of Robots Now Operate in Ukraine
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Updated · UNITED24 Media · Jun 11
Khartia, ARX Push UGV Integration as ARX Says 100s of Robots Now Operate in Ukraine
1 articles · Updated · UNITED24 Media · Jun 11
Summary
Berlin's New Age Defence forum spotlighted unmanned ground vehicles as a frontline tool, with Ukraine's Khartia-linked operators and Germany's ARX Robotics arguing they are already essential for evacuation, logistics, reconnaissance and combat support.
ARX said it now has hundreds of systems in Ukraine after donating its first unit in January 2024, and called itself the largest Western-built UGV fleet there.
Ukrainian commander Andrii Kopach said his unit uses TherMIT and Lyut robots daily, adding early skepticism faded as battlefield needs proved UGVs' value.
ARX said Ukrainian feedback is driving constant hardware and software changes, with longer range, low heat and noise signatures, and night-mission endurance becoming more important as the unmanned zone expands.
Both sides said Europe has manufacturing depth but is still adapting too slowly, while Ukraine's wartime experience should shape Western training, doctrine and future unmanned-system integration.
Can Western militaries adapt their doctrines as fast as Ukraine is rewriting the rules of war with its robotic forces?
How will Ukraine’s 'Silicon Valley of warfare' disrupt the global defense industry and the established balance of military power?
With robots now battling robots, what single technological breakthrough will determine the winner of the future unmanned battlefield?
Ukraine’s UGV Revolution: Ambitious 25,000-Unit Target, Battlefield Innovation, and Lessons for the West
Overview
Ukraine has rapidly made Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) a key part of its defense, using them to save lives and gain a technological edge on the front line. Their deployment has grown quickly, with new units and a dedicated center streamlining production and integration. The Ministry of Defense is supporting this growth with proactive contracting, helping manufacturers plan ahead and deliver more UGVs. Leading innovators like ARX Robotics are expanding production, but meeting Ukraine’s ambitious targets remains a challenge. This coordinated effort is transforming battlefield tactics and highlights Ukraine’s commitment to advanced, life-saving military technology.