Milrem Robotics Introduces Its Mission Proven Unmanned Ground Vehicle at the Singapore Airshow
February 11, 2020
Milrem Robotics, one of the leading manufacturers of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) introduces at the Singapore Airshow 2020 its mission proven, fifth generation THeMIS UGV designed to assist soldiers on the battlefield while enhancing their combat effectiveness.
Deployed in Mali, Africa during the French lead anti-insurgent operation Barkhane since early 2019, the fifth generation THeMIS incorporates all the knowledge gained during rigorous tests held in the United States, Europe and Singapore.
During various live military exercises the UGV has been deployed by the British Army, US Marines, the Royal Dutch Army, Latvian and Estonian Defence Forces. The Defence Technology Institute of Thailand will soon be evaluating the THeMIS for its suitability for the country’s armed forces.
“We are pleased to be back in Singapore, where just a few years ago we tested the prototype of our unmanned vehicle for durability in local conditions. Today we are presenting a mature and robust product that, as our clients have already determined, will greatly enhance warfighting capabilities,” stated Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.
The THeMIS UGV is in serial production and has already been delivered to Indonesia, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, France, US and the UK in logistics configuration intended to provide combat support and carry supplies with an option to integrate additional kinetic or non-kinetic payloads.
This tracked multipurpose UGV can be equipped with remote weapon systems, tethered drones, C-IED solutions and ISR sensors. With the possibility to mount various payloads the UGV acts as a force multiplier.
“The THeMIS has become the industry standard UGV sought out for various payload integration projects. Together with partners like ST Engineering, EOS, Kongsberg, FN Herstal and MBDA more than a dozen different systems have already been integrated,” Väärsi stated. Live firing tests have been conducted with five different weapon systems, including the JAVELIN anti-tank missile system.
The fifth generation THeMIS incorporates NATO STANAG standards in the vehicle’s architecture, safety, air transportability, power offload and other aspects.
In addition, the UGV has been equipped with autonomous functions including point-to-point navigation, obstacle detection and avoidance, enabling it to follow dismounted troops, patrol a perimeter, provide front line resupply and evacuate casualties with minimal intervention by the operator.
Watch the THeMIS in action here:
Milrem Robotics Will Deliver UGVs to the UK
Milrem Robotics will deliver two unmanned ground vehicles to the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) of the United Kingdom.
DSTL whose purpose is to maximise the impact of science and technology for the defence and security of the UK, is procuring the unmanned vehicles to explore the capabilities and limitations of these autonomous systems in areas such as mobility, vulnerabilities and safety.
In cooperation with QinetiQ, Milrem Robotics is participating in two UK’s large-scale robotic programs – JTARR (Joint Tactical Autonomous Resupply and Replenishment) and RPV (Robotic Platoon Vehicle), both worth over £ 50 million per program.
“The United Kingdom has a clear view on the importance of robotics on the battlefield and its impact on defence capabilities. This is illustrated by the two large-scale robotics programs in which Milrem Robotics is currently participating in the UK,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.
Milrem Robotics THeMIS unmanned vehicles have already been sold in the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Indonesia, the UK and the United States.
Source:
Milrem
Date:
Mar 27, 2020
