ground robots
Coverage of ground robots in the Nexus archive.
- Ukrainian troops are buying war robots from their digital marketplace in record numbers
Ukrainian soldiers are buying ground robots in record numbers through a digital marketplace called Brave1 Market, which allows access to military technology like drones and robots. In July alone, they purchased over 640 units of uncrewed ground vehicles, representing a 680% increase over the 2025 monthly average. This trend reflects Ukraine's strategy to integrate robotic systems into combat operations for high-risk tasks such as logistics and casualty evacuation.
- A US Army commander used attack drones and C4-packed robots to clear a deadly breach before soldiers even got in the fight
A US Army company commander used attack drones and C4-packed ground robots to clear a fortified enemy position during an exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The uncrewed systems destroyed mines, trenches, and barriers before soldiers advanced, eliminating enemy resistance and reducing risk to troops.