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Hornet and Milrem Showcase New Combat UGV

Our Bureau - : Sep 18, 2021 - : 3:27 am

French remote weapon systems manufacturer Hornet and Milrem Robotics, developer of robotics and autonomous systems, highlighted the capabilities of the THeMIS Combat unmanned ground vehicle at DSEI 2021.

The system features Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with the Hornet Remote Controlled Weapon System (RCWS). Although the Hornet was developed for the new French 4×4 and 6×6 armoured vehicle program “Scorpion,” it offers unique features for UGV applications.

“The Hornet includes a specific cleaning system for the optronics as well as the option to flip down the sensors to protect it from dirt and damage – crucial aspects for an unmanned vehicle operated from a distance. It’s also equipped with a protected ammunition feed,” said Jean Boy, Managing Director of Hornet.

THeMIS Combat UGVs provide direct fire support for manoeuvre forces acting as a force multiplier increasing stand-off distance, force protection and situational awareness. The vehicles are equipped with intelligent functions such as waypoint navigation, follow-me, obstacle detection and avoidance. The intelligent functions are only used for mobility and the weapon system is controlled by a human operator.

“Combat robotics is the future of warfare that will significantly increase the capabilities and survivability of units,” said Captain (res) Jüri Pajuste, Director of Defence Research and Development at Milrem Robotics. “Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS is the preferred UGV for weapon systems integrations. With the future-oriented Hornet that has several innovative features, we have created an unmanned system that allows combat units to encounter today’s challenges on the battlefield more effectively,”

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