German defense technology manufacturer Quantum Systems has signed a multimillion-dollar contract to supply Ukraine with 20 unmanned ground vehicles.. As stated in the company's press release, the batch will include ten autonomous Daimler Truck Zetros trucks and ten MANDRILL robotic platforms, which will be tested in real conditions at the front.
The company reported that the equipment is supplied as part of the Ukrainian research and development program. " and 10 unmanned ground vehicles MANDRILL,” noted Quantum Systems.
All vehicles will be transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine. During operation, the military will accumulate practical experience, which will become the basis for further improvement of unmanned systems.
Autonomous Zetros trucks will receive the MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit, allowing operation without a driver or under remote control. The system supports automatic cargo delivery, movement of equipment in a convoy and collaboration with other unmanned platforms.
The project partner is Daimler Truck. The company is responsible for integrating trucks with Quantum Systems software that enables autonomous driving..
Quantum Systems Vice President for Ground Systems Gendrik Kramer said that the company expects to quickly test new developments in real combat conditions.. “We look forward to testing Zetros unmanned trucks and MANDRILL ground robotic platforms in front-line conditions in Ukraine,” he said.
According to Kramer, the company already has experience using feedback from the Ukrainian military to improve its technologies.. He added that the current contract will allow new products to be tested just a few months after they hit the market..
The MANDRILL robotic platform is capable of carrying up to 750 kg of cargo, reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h and traveling up to 200 km on a single charge. You can install various equipment on it - from sensors and logistics modules to electronic warfare systems, stretchers for evacuating the wounded or complexes for launching drones.
Earlier, during Ukrainian-German intergovernmental consultations in Berlin, Quantum Systems announced the launch of two new joint ventures as part of the Build with Ukraine initiative. They must expand cooperation between Ukraine and Germany in the field of modern technologies.
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