Historical developments in USV, UUV and UGV systems. Original milestones, source-linked evidence and reviewed UXV Searcher analysis.
On 19-Mar-26, iDEX / Defence Innovation Organisation; supplier to be selected advanced ADITI 4 – Conversion of T-72 into Autonomous Armoured Fighting Vehicle Platform, an R&D, requirements or institutional milestone focused on Autonomous conversion kit / platform for T-72 tank for Indian Army.
Original event: 19 Mar 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 26-Mar-26, Svaayatt Systems unveiled, upgraded or advanced SGV-500 / SGV-500 Scorpion under SGV-500 Development, targeting Indian Armed Forces — target users.
Original event: 26 Mar 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 23-Apr-26, Gridbots Technologies Pvt Ltd unveiled, upgraded or advanced Humming Bird Throwbot under Humming Bird Throwbot, targeting Indian defense/security customers — target users.
Original event: 23 Apr 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 12-May-26, Indian Army / Mechanised Army Courses Group completed a procurement award or result with Combat Robotics India Pvt Ltd under Unmanned Ground System Laboratory for 1 laboratory package of Unmanned Ground System Laboratory package.
Original event: 12 May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
In May-26, Indian Army / exercise participants evaluated or demonstrated Robotic Mule under PRAGATI 2026 – Robotic Mule, with Manufacturer not disclosed linked to the activity.
Original event: May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 26-May-26, Indian Army / 19 BIHAR completed a procurement award or result with Combat Robotics India Pvt Ltd under Indigenous Development, Prototyping and Supply of Autonomous Weapon System for 3 ordered / prototype-supply units of Autonomous weapon system / combat UGV.
Original event: 26 May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
In May-26, Indian Army units / defence audience evaluated or demonstrated Next-generation indigenous ground mobility / UGV platforms under North Tech 2026 – Dhash Indigenous Ground Mobility Platforms, with Dhash Defense Systems / IIT Ropar DRIF linked to the activity.
Original event: May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
In May-26, Zen Technologies Ltd unveiled, upgraded or advanced Zen Vrishab under North Tech 2026 – Zen Vrishab, targeting Indian defense market / Indian Army symposium.
Original event: May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 5-May-26, Dhash Defense Systems / IIT Ropar DRIF advanced Dhash Defense–IIT Ropar DRIF UGV / RCV Co-Development through a partnership, cooperation or industrial-development milestone focused on Indigenous all-terrain UGVs / Robotic Combat Vehicles.
Original event: 5 May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
By 30-May-26, Indian Army / ACC&S evaluated or demonstrated SGV-500 Scorpion under SGV-500 Indian Army Field Evaluation, with Svaayatt Systems linked to the activity.
Original event: May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
In May-26, Indian Army / Sapperscout development team unveiled, upgraded or advanced Sapperscout UGV with planned UAV / loitering-munition integration under Sapperscout – UAV / Loitering Munition Integration Development, targeting Indian Army.
Original event: May 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 10-Jun-26, Indian Navy / WESEE completed a procurement award or result with ENWIRE Automotive Solutions LLP under ROV Simulation Ecosystem – Indian Navy / WESEE for 1 ecosystem package of Design, development and integration of ROV simulation ecosystem.
Original event: 10 Jun 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 23-Jun-26, Indian Army completed a procurement award or result with K.T. Enterprises under Scarab Micro UGV Award for 1 ordered of Scarab Micro UGV.
Original event: 23 Jun 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 3-Jun-26, Indian Army completed a procurement award or result with SOFLY Innovations Pvt Ltd under GEM/2026/B/7534868 – Procurement of UGV for 1 integrated UGV system of Integrated UGV package with EO/IR navigation/surveillance payload.
Original event: 3 Jun 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 4-Jun-26, Indian Army / Ministry of Defence completed a procurement award or result with Raghu Vamsi Par East Automation under UGMP Supply – RV YODHA for 1 UGV package of RV YODHA unmanned ground mobility platform.
Original event: 4 Jun 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 15-Jul-26, Svaayatt Systems unveiled, upgraded or advanced SGV-500 + aerial/drone communications relay under SGV-500 Beyond-Line-of-Sight Aerial Relay Integration, targeting Indian defense users — target users.
Original event: 15 Jul 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 21-Jul-26, Bharat Supply & Support Alliance unveiled, upgraded or advanced GOLIATH-200 under GOLIATH-200 One-Way Attack UGV, targeting Indian defense market — target users.
Original event: 21 Jul 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026
On 25-Jul-26, Nex Robotics Pvt Ltd was selected under GEM/2026/B/7679514 Reverse Auction – Autonomous ISR Vehicle to provide Nex Robotics 0x Omega-01 / Autonomous ISR Vehicle for Bharat Electronics Limited.
Original event: 25 Jul 2026
Published: 10 Oct 2026