Executive Summary
Develop armed UGV capability: 80 units in 3 variants—40 fire support (12.7mm RWS), 25 assault (7.62mm + grenade launcher), 15 anti-armor (ATGM capable). Platform based on Milrem THeMIS or indigenous development. Remote-operated initially, semi-autonomous patrol mode, human-on-loop weapons authority. Integration with infantry squads—1-2 UGVs per platoon for assault support.
In short: 80 armed UGVs fielded (3 variants); 40 fire support variants (12.7mm RWS); 25 assault variants (7.62mm + 40mm)
The Problem
Trench warfare casualties are devastating—Ukrainian units report 70-80% infantry losses in assault operations. Direct fire positions are suicide missions. Armed ground robots can provide suppressive fire, assault positions, and hold ground without human casualties. Estonian THeMIS with RWS demonstrated in Ukraine. Russia deploys Uran-9 and Marker UGVs. Lithuania has zero armed ground robot capability—soldiers die in missions robots could perform.