All articles tagged with #robotic warfare
Ukraine’s 123rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade conducted what it cites as the world’s first combat use of a sea drone that delivered an armed ground robot behind Russian lines on Kinburn Spit, illustrating Kyiv’s rapid expansion of unmanned systems for reconnaissance, fire support, and logistics and signaling a future where amphibious-like missions are led by robots.
Ukraine is rapidly expanding unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs/NRKs) on the front lines to haul supplies, evacuate wounded, and support troops—reducing risk but not replacing infantry. Missions rose from about 6,000 to roughly 9,000 in the past month, with more than 150 units deployed and over 25 tons of supplies moved. Robots also recover damaged equipment and, in some cases, perform limited remotely operated combat tasks. While the tech is advancing, full battlefield automation remains distant and human soldiers remain essential; each unit costs around Hr 300,000 (about $6,800–$7,000).