Ukraine Expands Battlefield Robotics With Major Gereon UGV Order

 ARX Robotics has secured a major new order to expand Ukraine’s fleet of Gereon unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), marking one of the most significant investments yet in robotic systems on the Ukrainian battlefield. The contract will create a connected fleet of several hundred robots, supported by local production at the company’s facility inside Ukraine.

According to ARX Robotics, the new delivery will substantially increase Ukraine’s ability to conduct automated logistics, reconnaissance, route clearance and multi-robot operations. The expansion also deepens the industrial partnership between European manufacturers and Ukraine’s growing defense-technology sector.

Connected Robots for Multi-Domain Missions

The upgrade centers on the ARX Robotics Framework powered by Mithra OS, an AI-driven operating system designed to link sensors, autonomous functions and open interfaces across all Gereon units.

The system enables coordinated missions across multiple military domains by allowing robots to share data, manage tasks and respond to battlefield changes more quickly. Commanders can integrate the UGVs with legacy platforms and existing battlefield networks, creating a more unified digital operating environment.

The connected fleet will be able to conduct a wide range of tasks, including:

• Forward reconnaissance in contested zones

• Autonomous resupply missions

• Casualty evacuation

• Route and mine clearance

• Support for weaponized payloads

Ukrainian forces have already deployed earlier versions of the Gereon robots, and officials say the new order will significantly scale the impact of robotics on frontline operations.

Industrial Cooperation Between Europe and Ukraine

A key part of the agreement includes local production inside Ukraine, with domestic suppliers expanding capacity to meet growing demand. ARX Robotics described this as essential for faster delivery and long-term sustainment of the fleet.

“This major order is an important vote of trust and a clear mandate to scale,” said Marc Wietfeld, Co-Founder and CEO of ARX Robotics.
“By expanding the connected Gereon fleet, we are strengthening a key capability in Ukraine and laying the foundation for a robust, locally anchored supply chain.”

Igor Kornilov, CEO of ARX Ukraine, said that the combination of German technology and Ukrainian manufacturing will accelerate fielding with the armed forces.

“Manufacturing at our Ukrainian plant and working with local partners will accelerate deployment and ensure sustainment in service,” Kornilov noted.
“We are building capacity and capability in Ukraine that will deliver value beyond this order.”

The company emphasized that the cooperation will help Ukraine advance its technical know-how while making its defense production base more resilient.

Gereon UGVs and Mithra OS: A Growing European Standard

ARX Robotics produces the Gereon RCS series of unmanned ground vehicles, which have been adopted by several European armed forces. The robots are known for their modular design, enabling rapid reconfiguration for different mission types.

The company’s Mithra OS serves as a unifying layer connecting not only autonomous systems but also legacy equipment, allowing militaries to integrate modern robotics into older platforms without replacing entire fleets.

In Ukraine, the systems have already supported battlefield digitalization, soldier protection, and increased automation—areas where Kyiv has aggressively invested since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Strengthening Europe’s Robotic Defense Capabilities

The new contract aligns with a broader trend of European militaries accelerating investment in autonomous systems for logistics, reconnaissance and protection roles. With Ukraine serving as a real-time test environment, the country’s adoption of networked robots is viewed as a valuable proving ground for future European defense technologies.

Defense analysts say the Gereon fleet expansion reinforces Europe’s push toward strategic autonomy in robotics and AI-enabled warfare.

Production is expected to ramp up immediately, with the first units from the new order scheduled for field deployment within months.

As the fleet grows, Ukraine will move closer to operating one of the largest coordinated UGV networks in active conflict, combining European engineering with locally developed resilience.

Officials say the deal marks a pivotal moment for Ukraine’s military modernization and Europe’s expanding role in next-generation battlefield robotics.