- In June 2025, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth USD 563,000 to evaluate its Mission Master Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) under the DAMM program. This initiative reflects Sweden’s ongoing commitment to integrating autonomous systems into future defense operations
- In May 2025, Huawei deployed 100 5G-A-enabled autonomous electric mining trucks at the Yimin coal mine in China, reporting a 120% operational efficiency compared to traditional manually operated fleets. This deployment underscores the growing commercial viability and productivity benefits of unmanned vehicle technologies in industrial settings
- In March 2025, Ukraine successfully executed its first full-scale combat assault using only UGVs and FPV drones, demonstrating the battlefield effectiveness of autonomous combined-arms tactics. This marks a significant milestone in modern warfare, highlighting the operational potential of fully unmanned ground combat scenarios.
- In January 2025, France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) initiated the DROIDE program in partnership with KNDS and Safran, aiming to develop multi-mission ground robots for deployment by 2035. This program emphasizes France’s long-term strategic focus on robotics and autonomy within national defense planning
