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Jul- 2026 -

29 July

Land

China’s New Robot Dog Comes With an Unexpected Feature: Wheels

Chinese troops could soon gain an unusual new battlefield companion: a robot dog that breaks from conventional quadrupedal designs by combining legs with wheels

29 July

Americas

Illustration of the Palladyne IQ embodied AI platform, which enables robots to learn from human demonstrations and autonomously adapt to dynamic environments. Image: Palladyne AI

Samantha Alexa

Show, Don’t Tell: USAF Funds AI That Trains Robots by Demonstration

The US Air Force is investing another $2.9 million into Palladyne AI to advance embodied AI technology that allows autonomous robots to learn from human demonstrations and execute tasks with minimal operator input.

20 July

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Ukraine’s New Battlefield Trio Covers Air, Ground, and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Electronic warfare, kamikaze drones, and robotic ground vehicles are coming together in Unwave’s latest battlefield lineup, with the Ukrainian firm unveiling three new systems designed for modern combat.

9 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Indian Military Hospital Pulls Off First Robotic Brainstem Biopsy

India’s Armed Forces Medical Services has carried out its first robotic stereotactic brainstem biopsy, bringing robotic precision to one of the most challenging areas in neurosurgery.

7 July

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Tiny Robot Tows 53,000-Pound US Army Truck in Eye-Catching Demo

A new demonstration from US firm AZAK offers a glimpse into how tiny unmanned ground vehicles could reshape battlefield logistics.

3 July

Technology

Rows of humanoid combat robots stand in formation, featuring white armored bodies and black visors with blue digital displays, resembling a mass-produced autonomous fleet

Ethan M. Encarnacion

The Next Soldier? Ukraine Begins Hunt for More Humanoid Combat Robots

Ukraine is taking another step toward a robotized battlefield, launching a grant competition to develop armed humanoid robots for frontline missions.

Jun- 2026 -

4 June

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Rheinmetall, Harbinger Advance New Hybrid-Electric UGV Concept

A new partnership between American Rheinmetall and Harbinger is driving the development of next-gen unmanned ground vehicles for the US military.

May- 2026 -

20 May

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK Now Lets Robots Handle Finishing Touches of 3D-Printing

The UK is moving beyond manual labor for the final stages of 3D-printing, shifting the task to a new robotic system.

Apr- 2026 -

28 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, based out of Fort Moore, Ga., take part in a human machine integration demonstration using the Ghost Robotic Dog, and the U.S. Army Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) of new U.S. Army capabilities at Project Convergence - Capstone 4 in Fort Irwin, Calif., March 15, 2024. The robotic dog is a mid-sized, high-endurance, agile unmanned ground vehicle that provides enhanced reconnaissance and situational awareness supporting Soldiers on the ground. The SMET is an eight-wheeled, enabling robotic technology serving as a “robotic mule” with a wide range of flexibility to operate in combat, combat support and combat service support operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samarion Hicks)

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Eyes Robot Dogs for Urban, Frontline Ops

Taiwan plans to deploy robotic dogs for combat, scouting, and resupply tasks as part of a broader push to integrate unmanned systems into modern warfare.

23 April

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘A Universal Radio’: KNDS’ PHORIO to Link Military Robots Across Different Domains

Military robots are poised to become more connected on the battlefield, thanks to a new tactical radio designed for all types of remote-controlled systems operating across various domains.

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