The iconic AMX-30 tank from the Cold War era was unveiled at Eurosatory 2026 as an unmanned ground vehicle by KNDS and S2M Equipment. The REFURBOT system demonstrates the modernization potential of legacy platform hulls.

Under the memorandum of understanding signed within the scope of SAHA 2026, MKE's TOLGA Close-Range Air Defense System was successfully integrated into the 6×6 unmanned ground vehicle KATICA developed by Hungarian company HT Division.

A consortium formed by Otokar, Bluespace Technologies, and Elektroland is developing a modular unmanned ground vehicle for Romania's Armed Forces modernization. The NATO-standard platform features a 1-ton payload capacity.

At the SAHA 2026 International Defense, Aviation and Space Industry Fair in Istanbul, HAVELSAN presented its newly developed unmanned ground vehicle BARKAN 3 for the first time. The vehicle, featuring 250 kilograms of payload capacity, stands out with its autonomous capabilities and integrated UAV management system.

Otokar, Bluespace Technologies and Elektroland formed a strategic consortium for Romania’s multipurpose unmanned ground vehicle program.

HAVELSAN’s BARKAN unmanned ground vehicle family demonstrated its autonomous mission capabilities during EFES-2026, highlighting Türkiye’s robotic land systems progress.

Textron introduced the RIPSAW M1 autonomous ground vehicle demonstrator, designed to support U.S. Marine Corps littoral operations.

Ukraine’s use of unmanned ground and aerial systems in combat operations highlights the growing impact and limits of robotic warfare.