Historical developments in USV, UUV and UGV systems. Original milestones, source-linked evidence and reviewed UXV Searcher analysis.
On 12 May 2026, BAE Systems announced work with Thales to integrate Thales' advanced ISR mast technology onto the Herne XLAUV. The mast is being developed at Thales' Glasgow optronics facility and is designed as a low-mass, modular and platform-agnostic system capable of supporting sensing and other ISR payloads.
Original event: 12 May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 13-Jan-26, Brazilian Navy completed a procurement award or result with Treffer Technology under Brazilian Navy EOD Robot / T-BOT Acquisition – Pregão 90008/2025 for 1 ordered of Brazilian-made EOD robot; subsequent Navy evidence points to T-BOT.
Original event: 13 Jan 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 11-Mar-26, Distrito Federal public-security / EOD authority completed a procurement award or result with Not disclosed in retained public/QC extract under Small Anti-Bomb Robot – ARP 14/2026 for Price-registration / award quantity not treated as firm delivered units of Small anti-bomb / EOD robot.
Original event: 11 Mar 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 18-May-26, Taurus Armas / Taurus Cyber Robotics unveiled, upgraded or advanced Taurus military UGV family; model not disclosed under Taurus Armed Unmanned Ground Vehicle Portfolio Development, targeting Brazilian defense market; no specific customer disclosed.
Original event: 18 May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 21-May-26, S4E Tech Ltda. unveiled, upgraded or advanced TeleMAX EOD retrofit parts kit and retrofit service under TeleMAX EOD Robot Retrofit Capability – Strategic Defence Product Classification, targeting Brazilian defense market; specific end user not disclosed.
Original event: 21 May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 22-May-26 public confirmation, Ambipar Robotics / UNIDROID delivered or operationally fielded National EOD robot / T.A.R.S. EOD family for 6º Batalhão de Engenharia de Combate / Brazilian Army under Brazilian Army National EOD Robot Acquisition / First Delivery.
Original event: May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
In May-26, Ambipar Robotics / UNIDROID unveiled, upgraded or advanced T.A.R.S. — Tático Apoio de Resposta e Serviço under T.A.R.S. at SSNTFT 2026, targeting Brazilian Army development/evaluation context.
Original event: May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 12-Jun-26 publication, Distrito Federal public-security / EOD authority completed a procurement award or result with Not disclosed in retained public/QC extract under Medium Anti-Bomb Robot – ARP 15/2026 for Price-registration / award quantity not treated as firm delivered units of Medium anti-bomb / EOD robot.
Original event: June 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
In Jun-26, Brazilian Navy / Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais evaluated or demonstrated T-BOT under Brazilian Marine Corps UN Certification Training – T-BOT, with Treffer Technology linked to the activity.
Original event: June 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 27-Jul-26, Brazilian Army / Supplier not selected advanced Robô EOD Operational Requirements – EB20-RO-04.073, an R&D, requirements or institutional milestone focused on Robô EOD requirement for Brazilian Army.
Original event: 27 Jul 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 31-Jul-26, Ambipar Robotics / UNIDROID / SIATT / CTEx unveiled, upgraded or advanced Tracked SVTRP / T.A.R.S. H UGV with twin MAX 1.2 AC anti-tank launcher under SVTRP / T.A.R.S. H + MAX 1.2 AC Anti-Tank Integration, targeting Brazilian Army / Centro Tecnológico do Exército.
Original event: 31 Jul 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 7-Jul-26, Brazilian Navy / Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais evaluated or demonstrated T-BOT under Operação Furnas 2026 – T-BOT Operational Trials, with Treffer Technology linked to the activity.
Original event: 7 Jul 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 19-Aug-26, ARES Aeroespacial e Defesa / Ambipar-UNIDROID / SIATT / CTEx unveiled, upgraded or advanced REMAX 4 integration for new SVTRP under REMAX 4 Wireless Control for New SVTRP, targeting Brazilian Army / CTEx development context.
Original event: 19 Aug 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
In Jul-26, Roboteam delivered or operationally fielded Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR / RT-20) for Grupo MARTE, Ejército Nacional de Colombia under Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR / RT-20) – Operational Employment.
Original event: July 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 6-Jan-26, XRC Robotics delivered or operationally fielded MFP-1 for Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation / Royal Danish Army under MFP-1 Delivery to Denmark DALO.
Original event: 6 Jan 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On Jan-26; test programme underway by 6-Jan-26, Royal Danish Army / Combat Arms Branch evaluated or demonstrated 4 THeMIS + 4 MFP-1 UGVs under Danish Army UGV Test Program – THeMIS / MFP-1, with Milrem Robotics / XRC Robotics linked to the activity.
Original event: January 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 18-Feb-26, Defence / security users — test context evaluated or demonstrated TITAN UGV autonomy / navigation stack under TITAN Field Trials, with Tess Space linked to the activity.
Original event: 18 Feb 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 19-Jun-26, Dropla Tech ApS / Frontline Robotics advanced Frontline Robotics–Dropla LOGIST / BURIA Integration MoU through a partnership, cooperation or industrial-development milestone focused on LOGIST 6×6 UGV + BURIA Remote Weapon Station.
Original event: 19 Jun 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026