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Meet Gereon: Europe and Ukraine’s AI Combat Robot Built to Protect Soldiers on the Frontline
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European defense company ARX Robotics has introduced its first combat unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), the Combat Gereon, developed in cooperation with Ukrainian partners.
According to the company’s press office, the system is designed under the concept of “first unmanned contact,” performing high-risk missions in place of soldiers and reducing battlefield casualties.
The Combat Gereon combines the proven Gereon RCS platform with AI-enabled autonomous functions. Developed in collaboration with Frontline and based on recommendations from Ukrainian military personnel, the system has been adapted to real combat conditions on the frontlines.
The vehicle is capable of operating in high-risk areas, carrying out reconnaissance, route clearance, and forward observation missions. Its design allows soldiers to avoid direct engagement with enemy forces.
The official presentation will take place at the international defense exhibition DSEI UK 2025 in London, where the system will be displayed alongside the LOKI remote weapon station from Valhalla Turrets.
The Combat Gereon can carry payloads of up to 500 kilograms and operate over a distance of 40 kilometers. ARX Robotics, together with Valhalla, has also adapted the system to European certification standards and integrated modern weaponry.
“Combat Gereon is the next step in our mission to protect soldiers and strengthen Europe’s defense resilience,” said Mark Witfeld, co-founder and CEO of ARX Robotics.
The system’s modular design allows for flexible use and scalable production in both Europe and Ukraine, strengthening defense cooperation.
The transfer of this type of UGV to Ukraine was first announced in November 2024, when the German government financed the purchase of 30 units. ARX Robotics also confirmed plans to establish a technology and maintenance center in Ukraine.
Earlier, Ukrainian defense company Frontline partnered with Estonia’s Milrem Robotics to integrate the “Burya” grenade launcher turret onto the THeMIS ground drone. The system, equipped with a 40 mm Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher, demonstrated accurate strikes beyond 1,100 meters during live-fire tests in Ukraine.
