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- 1Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots' initiative▼Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots' to accelerate autonomous warfare
A former Ukrainian defense minister has announced an 'Army of Robots' initiative aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous weapons systems. The plan focuses on scaling robotic platforms to reduce risks to soldiers and speed up warfare capabilities amid the ongoing war with Russia.
- 2US ally plans robot soldiers for frontline duties▼US ally plans robot soldiers to handle dangerous frontline tasks
A US ally is developing plans to deploy robotic soldiers intended to take on dangerous frontline tasks, according to the report. The programme would put machines in roles currently filled by human troops in high-risk situations. Few further details are available about the country involved, the timeline, or the specific missions the robots would carry out.
- 3Ukrainian MAUL evacuation robot completes mission despite mine blast and drone strike●The Ukrainian MAUL evacuation robot managed to evacuate a wounded soldier after triggering a mine and being hit by a drone
Ukraine's MAUL ground evacuation robot evacuated a wounded soldier after sustaining heavy damage on the battlefield. The robot triggered a landmine and was then struck by a drone, yet still completed its mission of extracting the wounded serviceman. The incident highlights the growing role of uncrewed ground vehicles in evacuating casualties from areas too dangerous for rescue teams.