Ukraine Receives Record Fleet of THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicles from European Government via Milrem Robotics

Tallinn / Brussels / Kyiv, 3 September 2025 — Milrem Robotics, Estonia’s leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems, will deliver the largest-ever fleet of THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine as part of a donation from a European government. The move highlights growing European unity in strengthening Ukraine’s defense and boosting cooperation within the European defense industrial base.

Strategic Delivery with Room for Expansion

While the exact number of units has not been disclosed for security reasons, Milrem confirmed this delivery represents its largest single supply of THeMIS systems to date. The initiative is designed with scalability, meaning additional fleets could be provided in the future. Ukrainian operators will also receive training to ensure rapid integration and effective battlefield use.

THeMIS: Battle-Tested and Modular

The THeMIS platform is a highly versatile and modular unmanned vehicle, already deployed in 19 countries worldwide. In Ukraine, 15 units have been in service since 2022, proving their worth in frontline combat. The system supports a wide range of roles, including logistics, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, explosive ordnance disposal, and remote weapon deployment.

Ukrainian forces have used THeMIS units in innovative ways, sometimes modifying them for improvised combat roles, showing the platform’s adaptability under battlefield pressure.

Lessons from Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has provided valuable operational feedback for Milrem. The company has upgraded its systems to withstand electronic warfare, jamming, and other harsh conditions. Improvements have also been made to communications resilience and user-friendly controls, ensuring operators can deploy the UGVs effectively even under extreme battlefield stress.

To enhance operational readiness, Milrem plans to establish a technical support presence inside Ukraine, enabling real-time assistance and faster adaptation of the vehicles to local needs.

Symbol of Unity

Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics, emphasized that this delivery reflects Europe’s agility and unity in responding to shared security threats. The donation underlines the growing synergy between European governments and the defense industry in supporting Ukraine’s resistance against Russian aggression.

This expanded fleet of THeMIS UGVs will not only strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities but also serve as a testbed for next-generation robotics, shaping the future of European land warfare. By combining real-world combat experience with industrial innovation, Europe is accelerating its leadership in unmanned ground systems.