Robot war machine all fired up at IDEX 2019, courtesy Milrem Robotics, EOS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- European unmanned warfare systems developer, Milrem Robotics and Electro Optic Systems (EOS) have jointly brought lightweight 30mm lethality to the unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) market.

Exhibited at IDEX 2019 in Abu Dhabi, the weaponised warfare system features the THeMIS UGV equipped with the R400S – Mk2-HD (dual) RWS mounting 30mm ATK M23 LF cannon and a coaxial 7.62mm GPMG.

The remotely operated vehicle enhances a land force’s firepower; situational awareness due to advanced sensors; increases stand-off distance, and is especially, effective against light armoured vehicles.

According to a statement, the vehicle can also be equipped with autonomous functions used for area or perimeter patrolling for which the system will always be under the control of a human (man-in-the-loop).

“Due to the system’s light weight and size, our joint product can be rapidly deployed with mounted and/or dismounted units, requiring less logistical effort,” said Milrem Robotics chief executive officer, Kuldar Väärsi.

This is the first integration project for the two companies and the largest calibre cannon fitted to the THeMIS platform.

Milrem Robotics and EOS are planning to test-fire the system as soon as possible.

-- BERNAMA