Milrem Robotics has introduced a new combat UGV combining its signature THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with a Light Remote Weapon Station (RWS) developed by Leonardo. 

The HITROLE® Light RWS is a multi-role ultra-lightweight turret developed by Leonardo, can be fitted with a 7.6 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun or a 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher and is assisted by AI functions for target acquisition, recognition prioritisation and tracking. 

The combination of the two platforms provides the capability to perform multi-role tasks like surveillance, patrolling, border security, counter-sniper and asymmetric missions. However, engaging targets is still performed by a human operator, says Milrem Robotics

THeMIS Combat UGVs enhance force protection and increase stand-off distance by allowing the operator to use the weapon system and observe, day and night from a protected position.

“The THeMIS has proven to be the most popular and suitable robotic mobility platform for RWS integrations. Our cooperation with Leonardo and the integration of HITROLE® represents the next crucial steps in this journey,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.

“Together with Leonardo, we can offer a highly capable robotic combat system to the Italian Army and customers worldwide. This will significantly enhance warfighting capabilities and, even more importantly, contribute to troop safety.” 

The THeMIS UGV is a multi-role unmanned system which is part of robotics programmes in various configurations in 16 countries around the world, including eight NATO member countries.

Milrem Robotics has presented a new combat UGV combining its signature THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with a Light Remote Weapon Station (RWS) developed by Leonardo.

The HITROLE® Light RWS is a multi-role ultra-lightweight turret developed by Leonardo, can be fitted with a 7.6 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun or a 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher and is assisted by AI functions for target acquisition, recognition prioritisation and tracking.

The combination of the two platforms provides the capability to perform multi-role tasks like surveillance, patrolling, border security, counter-sniper and asymmetric missions. However, engaging targets is still performed by a human operator, says Milrem Robotics

THeMIS Combat UGVs enhance force protection and increase stand-off distance by allowing the operator to use the weapon system and observe, day and night from a protected position.

“The THeMIS has proven to be the most popular and suitable robotic mobility platform for RWS integrations. Our cooperation with Leonardo and the integration of HITROLE® represents the next crucial steps in this journey,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.

“Together with Leonardo, we can offer a highly capable robotic combat system to the Italian Army and customers worldwide. This will significantly enhance warfighting capabilities and, even more importantly, contribute to troop safety.”

The THeMIS UGV is a multi-role unmanned system which is part of robotics programmes in various configurations in 16 countries around the world, including eight NATO member countries.