Milrem Robotics has successfully concluded its participation in the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE).

The exercise, conducted in February in Fort Moore, USA, focused on experimenting with new technology in realistic operational settings.

In cooperation with the Dutch Ministry of Defence and at the invitation of the Dutch Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) unit, the exercise allowed Milrem Robotics to present the capabilities of weaponized THeMIS Combat Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV).

Prior to and during the event, Milrem Robotics was actively engaged with the RAS unit to refine operational concepts for deployment within combat formations.

AEWE showcased the advanced stage of the THeMIS UGV, highlighting its operational readiness and allowing the users to collect crucial user feedback on the system and concepts, stated Patrick Shepherd, Milrem Robotics’ Chief Sales Officer.

Equipped with Milrem’s Intelligent Functions Kits (MIFIK), the UGVs also successfully partook in autonomous function experiments on various terrain and environments.

Integrated with intelligent functions, third party payloads such as weapon systems, route clearance or casualty evacuation systems, the THeMIS is now operational globally, Shepherd added. The last two systems are actively supporting combat efforts in Ukraine.

Milrem Robotics retains offices in Estonia, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the US, while two variations of THeMIS were seen in Cyprus under the auspices of the LynkEUS project. 

The Estonian company, of which the UAE’s EDGE GROUP became a major shareholder last year, is known for their THeMIS and Multiscope UGVs, the Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle and the MIFIK.

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