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Milrem Robotics Expects Over 200 of Its Platforms to Be in Ukraine by Year-End

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Illustrative photo: Milrem Robotics
Illustrative photo: Milrem Robotics

Milrem Robotics has previously stated that with its new production facilities, it plans to manufacture over 500 robotic platforms annually

Since 2022, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have been using THeMIS robotic platforms from Milrem Robotics, a subsidiary of EDGE Group. According to Paul Clayton, the company’s Director of Industrial Partnerships, at least 15 of these platforms have been assisting Ukrainian forces with various tasks, including cargo transport and medical evacuation.

Breaking Defense cites indirect statements from Milrem Robotics representatives. The report highlights Clayton’s assertion that additional variants of the THeMIS robotic platform are currently being delivered, including anti-tank, reconnaissance, and engineering versions.

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Clayton also stated, as quoted by the publication, "We aim to have over 200 unmanned ground vehicles operating in Ukraine by the end of the year, performing various intelligence-gathering and combat missions."

This suggests a significant number of systems will be delivered throughout the year. However, there are no specific details yet on which variants are included or the expected delivery timeline. Since this is still a stated goal, the final number could fluctuate.

In terms of production capabilities, delivering such a quantity within a year is feasible. Last year, the company announced a fivefold expansion of its production capacity, with a new factory enabling the production of over 500 platforms annually. The main question remains the current order backlog for these systems, but Ukraine is likely among the priority recipients.

As previously reported by Milrem Robotics, the THeMIS platforms delivered to Ukraine include versions for casualty evacuation, cargo transport, and mine clearance. We have also covered how these robotic platforms support the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield.

Furthermore, in 2023, Milrem Robotics announced an agreement with Ukroboronprom to develop next-generation robotic defense systems. This includes upgrading the company’s platforms based on operational experience in Ukraine.

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