en.Wedoany.com Reported - European defense industries showcased a variety of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) at the recently concluded Paris defense exhibition Eurosatory. These vehicles are equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities, enabling autonomous off-road travel to perform tasks such as mine clearance, casualty evacuation, and supply transport. Some models are also fitted with onboard artillery or rocket launchers.
Among the exhibitors, Rheinmetall showcased an autonomous mine-clearing vehicle and a Mission Master multi-purpose vehicle equipped with cameras and sensors. This vehicle can deliver supplies to frontline troops or evacuate casualties from the battlefield, and it has amphibious capabilities. Estonia's Milrem Robotics displayed a mini tank measuring 2.5 meters long and 2 meters wide, with a top speed of 20 km/h. Already in use by NATO forces, it is touted as cost-effective and robust, with its onboard artillery capable of destroying drones. Turkey's Otokar exhibited an autonomous tracked tank with artillery that was already unveiled in 2024. The British subsidiary of the US-based General Dynamics brought an autonomous multi-purpose vehicle that can be equipped with machine guns and grenade launchers.
Drivetrain specialist Renk (known for the transmission of the Leopard main battle tank) and Finnish defense company Patria jointly presented a concept vehicle for a heavy unmanned tracked vehicle. This UGV weighs 10 tons and can carry an equal payload. The exhibited vehicle was fitted with a rocket launcher from another company. According to a Renk manager, current UGVs have a top speed of only 30 km/h and a battery life of at most one hour, whereas this concept vehicle can travel 500 to 1,000 kilometers (depending on payload size) at a speed of 80 km/h.
NATO is open to unmanned combat vehicles. A 2025 NATO committee report noted that unmanned systems are particularly useful in mission areas such as reconnaissance, mine clearance, ammunition transport, and supply, where personnel safety must be ensured. In high-risk situations, UGVs can be armed to protect soldiers. The report also mentioned that militaries face personnel shortages, prompting them to seek automation solutions. However, the practical deployment of truly heavy autonomous combat tanks still faces considerable challenges.
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