Quantum Systems to deliver UGVs and unmanned trucks to Ukraine's National Guard Daimler Truck Mercedes-Benz Arocs platform integrated with Quantum Systems' Mosaic Ground Autonomy Kit. (Quantum Systems) German company Quantum Systems signed a contract with the Ukrainian government to deliver 10 of its Mandrill unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and 10 Zetros trucks equipped with its Mosaic Ground Autonomy Kit, according to an 8 July 2026 press release. The platforms will be deployed with the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU). Quantum Systems did not provide a timeline on deliveries. The Mosaic Ground Autonomy Kit is built on the open Mosaic UXS ecosystem which supports autonomous delivery, convoy operations and multi-domain missions by connecting ground vehicles with other unmanned systems. The contract with the Ukrainian government is seen as an opportunity to “validate unmanned Zetros trucks and Mandrill UGVs under frontline conditions in Ukraine”, Hendrik Kramer, vice-president of ground domain at Quantum Systems, said in the release. Quantum Systems' Mandrill UGV was unveiled at the EnforceTac Exhibition in Germany in 2026. The modular UGV can reach a claimed maximum speed of up to 100 km/h, according to Janes Land Warfare Platforms: Logistics, Support & Unmanned. The UGV can be used for logistic support, medical evacuation (medevac), vehicle recovery, and as a launching platform for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The UGV has a maximum payload of more than 750 kg and an electric range of more than 200 km, according to Quantum Systems. It can be fitted with electronic warfare payloads and engineering attachments. Go beyond the headlines - with direct links to interconnected entities Get full access to validated equipment, military capabilities, and market insights.
Jul 14, 2026 · via janes.com
Colruyt Group is selling its research and development activities related to autonomous pallet trucks to Kion, the owner of Still. A center of expertise in Antwerp will prepare the solution for industrial deployment.
Strong potential
In 2023, Colruyt Group, in collaboration with Still, put its first self-developed, self-driving pallet truck into service. Colruyt designed and built the software intelligence, while Still handled the hardware integration. These autonomous vehicles have now been operating smoothly alongside the logistics teams at two of the retailer’s distribution centers for two years.
To further expand these groundbreaking logistics solutions and prepare them for an international industrial rollout, Colruyt Group is selling 70% of its research and development activities in the field of self-driving pallet trucks to Kion, a global supplier of forklifts, warehouse technology, and logistics solutions.
The transaction generates added value of approximately 20 million euros. The technology resulting from this collaboration is being developed entirely in Belgium, at the Kion Automation Center Antwerp, with the support of VLAIO (Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship). Kion sees strong potential in these innovative solutions, not only in retail but also far beyond, in numerous other sectors.
Jul 14, 2026 · via retaildetail.eu
Kodiak AI (KDK) Market Price (7/15/2026): $4.69 | Market Cap: $827.1 MilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Systems Software Kodiak AI (KDK) Market Price (7/15/2026): $4.69Market Cap: $827.1 MilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Systems Software Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum. | Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -62% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Autonomous Trucks, and Autonomous Driving Technology. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -74%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -110% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -132 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -3173% Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 192x Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -74% Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 559% Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2585%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3192% Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -58% Key risksKDK key risks include [1] its precarious financial viability, Show more. | | Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -62% | | Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Autonomous Trucks, and Autonomous Driving Technology. | |
Jul 14, 2026 · via trefis.com
Quantum Systems, a German -based defense technology company, has announced the deployment of its next-generation autonomous vehicle technology to Ukraine. The MOSAIC system will be integrated into heavy-duty trucks to test its autonomous transport capabilities in high-conflict areas. MOSAIC modularization solution MOSAIC is not a new vehicle line but rather a highly modular conversion kit designed for installation on both military and civilian vehicles. The system allows existing transport vehicles, specifically the Mercedes-Benz Zetros, to operate fully autonomously or remotely. MOSAIC's architecture is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, from logistics vehicles to wheeled combat vehicles. This flexibility allows the military to progressively modernize its forces without replacing its entire existing fleet. The kit's environmental awareness system includes LiDAR sensors, radar, and optical cameras, providing a panoramic view of terrain, obstacles, and surrounding objects. One of the sensors in the MOSAIC kit. Photo: Quantum Systems Operating in an electronic jamming environment. One of MOSAIC's most significant technical advantages is its ability to operate independently of GNSS (Ground Navigation Satellite Systems). In modern combat environments, where GPS signals are frequently jammed or neutralized, MOSAIC uses alternative maps and independently constructs a panoramic view of the area for navigation. In addition, the system incorporates passive sensors. This feature allows the vehicle to operate with low electromagnetic emissions, limiting its detectability by enemy reconnaissance systems. Data processing is performed by AI integrated directly into the vehicle (Edge AI), maintaining autonomous operation without requiring a continuous connection to a central control center. A heavy-duty truck has been modified to become a self-driving vehicle. Photo: Quantum Systems Transportation strategies and UXS ecosystems Tactically, MOSAIC allows for the deployment of an optimized transport convoy model. In a convoy, only one command vehicle with a driver is needed; the remaining vehicles, equipped with tracking kits, will
Jul 14, 2026 · via vietnam.vn
Daimler Truck stock holds steady as electric and autonomous strategy reshapes the global commercial vehicle market Veröffentlicht: 13.07.2026 um 14:49 Uhr, Redaktion AD HOC NEWS, Redaktionelle Verantwortung: Rafael Müller (Chefredaktion)Daimler Truck stock represents one of the largest pure-play exposures to the global commercial vehicle industry, with the company listed in Germany and operating a broad portfolio of trucks and buses across multiple continents. Investors follow the stock as a barometer for freight demand, industrial activity and the pace of the transition toward low-emission heavy-duty transport. The company’s strategy increasingly centers on electric, hydrogen and digitally enabled vehicles, which require substantial upfront investment but promise new revenue streams over time. Global heavy-duty leader Daimler Truck is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks, buses and related services. Its brands cover long-haul tractors, distribution trucks, construction vehicles, municipal fleets and coach and city buses. This breadth gives the company exposure to a wide range of end markets, from long-distance logistics and construction to public transport and specialized industrial applications. The company’s geographic footprint spans Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia, reflecting decades of expansion and local manufacturing. That global reach diversifies demand: when one region experiences softer freight volumes or tighter construction budgets, another may be in expansion, helping to smooth revenue. At the same time, it exposes Daimler Truck to currency fluctuations, differing regulatory regimes and varying cycles in infrastructure spending. For investors, this global positioning matters. Commercial vehicle demand is often cyclical and closely tied to GDP growth, trade volumes and industrial production. Daimler Truck stock therefore tends to respond both to company-specific developments and to macroeconomic data such as freight indices, purchasing manager surveys and infrastructure policy announcements. Shift to zero-emission trucks A central element of Daimler Truck’s long-term strategy is the shift from
Jul 14, 2026 · via ad-hoc-news.de
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As part of a Ukrainian research and development program, Quantum Systems will supply autonomous ground systems to Ukraine. The program includes ten autonomous Zetros AI trucks from Daimler Truck, which will be equipped with the Quantum Systems Mosaic Ground Autonomy Kit, as well as ten Mandrill unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The vehicles are deployed by the Ukrainian National Guard (NGU) under real-world conditions to provide feedback for the system’s ongoing development. The contract is in the millions of euros. Daimler Truck is an official partner of the program and is collaborating with Quantum Systems in a development partnership focused on integrating vehicle hardware and autonomous software into the Zetros platform. The integration of the Mosaic Ground Autonomy Kit enables unmanned and remote-controlled operations with logistics vehicles within a modular, software-defined architecture. Based on the open Mosaic UXS ecosystem, it supports autonomous deliveries, convoy operations, and cross-domain missions by connecting ground vehicles with other unmanned systems into a single, interoperable operational network. “We look forward to testing the Zetros unmanned trucks and the Mandrill unmanned ground vehicles under real-world operating conditions in Ukraine,” said Hendrik Kramer, Vice President of Ground Domain at Quantum Systems. “Quantum Systems has already proven its ability to successfully integrate real-world feedback into its systems. Thanks to this contract, we can now test and validate two of our latest products under real-world conditions in Ukraine just a few months after their market launch, where there is a significant need to modernize military logistics.” Daniel Zittel, Sales Manager at Daimler Truck Defense, said: “Ukraine has a significant need for military logistics solutions and operates a wide range of military systems, including a large fleet of our trucks and related services. Together with Quantum Systems, we are developing new capabilities for military logistics in Ukraine. As the next step,
Jul 13, 2026 · via militaeraktuell.at
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Pennsylvania House Democrat is looking to propose a law that would create restrictions on autonomous vehicles being used in public transportation. According to the memo circulated by Rep. Ben Waxman (D-182), the deployment of fully autonomous vehicles, such as buses and trucks, poses unique safety risks, which the State Representative believes should be addressed proactively. For that reason, Rep. Waxman says he will soon introduce legislation to require any vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or greater that utilize an automated driving system to be operated with a licensed driver present inside the vehicle. This would mean that fully automated vehicles could not be operated in public transportation without human supervision. Specifically, the lawmaker makes mention of this applying to heavy vehicles such as buses and trucks. “Public transportation is too important to put in the hands of an autonomous vehicle,” the memo says. “The consequences of a technological mishap in an autonomous public transportation vehicle could be particularly catastrophic, as these vehicles carry larger volumes of passengers and operate in highly populated areas of our communities.” Rep. Waxman is now looking for co-sponsors to support this legislation. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available.
Jul 13, 2026 · via abc27.com
How the image of truck drivers has changed over the years
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Author of End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers Gord Magill joins Bob Sirott to discuss how the image of truck drivers has changed over the years, how the profession is becoming more expensive, and what he likes about being a truck driver. He also explains what kinds of training new drivers receive, talk of robo-trucks, and how subcontractors hire new drivers.
Jul 13, 2026 · via wgnradio.com
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Preliminary June Class 8 net orders in North America totaled 31,400 units, according to ACT Research. Orders were up 231% year-over-year, with complete June industry data and final order numbers expected from ACT in mid-July.
ACT said strong order activity is adding to an already full Class 8 backlog. The company said the June Class 8 net orders could point to higher-than-expected industry builds into year-end or more orders spilling into the first half of 2027.
Freight Rates Support Class 8 Demand
Carter Vieth, research analyst at ACT Research, said the strong June order intake continues a seven-month run of Class 8 activity supported by trucking industry recovery.
“Truckers only buy trucks when they make money,” Vieth said. “Underscoring the rapid change in carrier fortunes, freight rates continue to soar.”
ACT said the current order environment reflects a supply-led and demand-supported recovery in trucking.
Medium-Duty Orders Rise 67%
Preliminary Classes 5-7 orders rose 67% Y/Y to 20,700 units in June.
Vieth said continued U.S. economic resilience is supporting medium-duty demand. However, he added that near-record-low consumer sentiment and sticker shock for small and medium fleets suggest June medium-duty orders were driven largely by dealer inventory stocking ahead of 2027.
Jul 13, 2026 · via fleetequipmentmag.com
Dive Brief: - Waabi successfully transferred its autonomous driving system between truck platforms without new engineering, data collection or retraining, according to a June 26 press release. - The Waabi Driver, originally trained to operate a Peterbilt 579, was deployed on the Volvo VNL Autonomous through what the company called a “generalized zero-shot transfer.” - Waabi compared the capability to a human driver switching vehicle without relearning how to drive, noting autonomous systems should be able to make similar transitions. Dive Insight: Most autonomous driving systems require additional engineering, testing and validation each time they’re adapted to a new vehicle platform. Waabi says its generalized AI architecture eliminates that step, allowing the same virtual driver to operate across different truck models. The latest demonstration builds on the company’s broader efforts to create an AI driver that can generalize beyond the environments that it was initially trained in. As of Q1 2025, Waabi’s said its technology could already adapt across different operational design domains, including varying highway conditions, traffic patterns and driving behavior. Extending that capability to different vehicle platforms could reduce deployment costs while speeding commercialization. “Road testing the Volvo VNL Autonomous, integrated with the Waabi Driver, on public roads is an important proof point of our partnership with Waabi,” Nils Jaeger, president of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, said in the release. “It also demonstrates the scalability of Volvo’s autonomous truck platform, which is designed to integrate different vehicle models and virtual drivers to enable a wide range of use cases and applications.” The announcement come as Volvo Autonomous Solutions advances its own commercialization plans. The company said in June that it would go fully driverless on U.S. highways beginning in Q1 2027 and planned to have more than 300 autonomous trucks in operation by the end of next year. Volvo
Jul 13, 2026 · via truckingdive.com
This story was originally published on Trucking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Trucking Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: - Waabi successfully transferred its autonomous driving system between truck platforms without new engineering, data collection or retraining, according to a June 26 press release. - The Waabi Driver, originally trained to operate a Peterbilt 579, was deployed on the Volvo VNL Autonomous through what the company called a "generalized zero-shot transfer." - Waabi compared the capability to a human driver switching vehicle without relearning how to drive, noting autonomous systems should be able to make similar transitions. Dive Insight: Most autonomous driving systems require additional engineering, testing and validation each time they're adapted to a new vehicle platform. Waabi says its generalized AI architecture eliminates that step, allowing the same virtual driver to operate across different truck models. The latest demonstration builds on the company's broader efforts to create an AI driver that can generalize beyond the environments that it was initially trained in. As of Q1 2025, Waabi's said its technology could already adapt across different operational design domains, including varying highway conditions, traffic patterns and driving behavior. Extending that capability to different vehicle platforms could reduce deployment costs while speeding commercialization. "Road testing the Volvo VNL Autonomous, integrated with the Waabi Driver, on public roads is an important proof point of our partnership with Waabi," Nils Jaeger, president of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, said in the release. "It also demonstrates the scalability of Volvo's autonomous truck platform, which is designed to integrate different vehicle models and virtual drivers to enable a wide range of use cases and applications." The announcement come as Volvo Autonomous Solutions advances its own commercialization plans. The company said in June that it would go fully driverless on U.S. highways
Jul 13, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
Six driverless haul trucks have begun shifting ore at the Havana Pit in Western Australia. The trucks are part of EACON Mining Technology's autonomous haulage project. EACON said this is the first...
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Jul 13, 2026 · via miningmagazine.com
Kodiak AI (KDK) Market Price (7/14/2026): $4.68 | Market Cap: $825.3 MilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Systems Software Kodiak AI (KDK) Market Price (7/14/2026): $4.68Market Cap: $825.3 MilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Systems Software Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum. | Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -61% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Autonomous Trucks, and Autonomous Driving Technology. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -108% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -132 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -3173% Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 198x Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -74% Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 559% Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2585%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3192% Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -57% Key risksKDK key risks include [1] its precarious financial viability, Show more. | | Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -61% | | Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Autonomous Trucks, and Autonomous Driving Technology. | |
Jul 13, 2026 · via trefis.com
PERTH, Australia, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EACON Mining Technology's autonomous haulage project has commenced day-shift autonomous operations, with a fleet of six retrofitted Komatsu HD1500 trucks operating without safety drivers in the active production environment of the Havana Pit, at a gold mine in Western Australia. The day-shift rollout is also upskilling the site team for future night-shift autonomous operations. The project marks a pioneering retrofit deployment of autonomous haulage technology on Komatsu HD1500 haul trucks and the first autonomous haulage deployment in an active mining production environment in the Kalgoorlie Goldfields region of Australia. This milestone follows an extensive period of drive-by-wire system design and validation, system integration, localised autonomy feature validation, and safety tests undertaken to support deployment under Australian mining conditions at the Mulgarrie operation. Ahead of the commencement of autonomous operations at the Havana Pit, a range of infrastructure and operational readiness activities were completed to prepare the site for live production. The fleet comprises trucks drawn from existing operations, each converted for autonomous operation through EACON's OEM-agnostic autonomy solution, including drive-by-wire retrofit. By leveraging in-service assets and existing haul road infrastructure, the project demonstrates a practical pathway for introducing autonomous haulage while minimising capital expenditure and disruption to ongoing production. Operational and safety performance of the fleet will continue to be evaluated as the project progresses. The transition from a test environment to live production represents an achievement for the teams involved and highlights the growing maturity of retrofit autonomous haulage solutions in Australia. Elaine Jin, Chief Growth Officer at EACON Australia, said: "Transitioning autonomous haulage into a live production environment raises the bar for on-site support across AHS operations, technical support and training. Through the NGF project, EACON is building a strong local support team and the operational experience required to support future
Jul 13, 2026 · via vir.com.vn
In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Tesla, HTEC, Embotech, Venti Technologies, Addionics & Xpeng. In this Article Tesla Expands Autonomous Robotaxi Commercial Operations Into Miami Market Tesla launched its commercial autonomous ride-hailing network in Miami, marking the company’s fifth metropolitan market deployment and first operational expansion outside of Texas and California. The initial geographic footprint covers restricted central and western corridors of the municipality, deliberately bypassing downtown zones and the primary airport infrastructure. The service utilizes Model Y production vehicles operating on the company’s proprietary camera-based vision system and full self-driving computing platform. Diverging from initial rollout protocols in previous regional deployments, the Florida market launch operates entirely without in-vehicle safety monitors from inception, running fully driverless commercial missions. This deployment strategy positions the vision-only system into direct metropolitan competition with Alphabet’s Waymo, which initiated paid driverless ride-hailing operations in the area earlier this year, alongside ongoing fleet testing by Amazon-backed Zoox. HTEC and Embotech AV Solutions for Industrial Logistics HTEC & Embotech have entered into a strategic partnership to scale the deployment of Embotech’s TÜV SÜD-certified Level 4 autonomous driving platform within industrial logistics environments. The collaboration targets accelerated deployment across varied vehicle platforms, customer programs, and industrial sites such as factories, ports, and distribution centers. Under the partnership framework, HTEC provides engineering scale, focusing on onboard software development, embedded systems, vehicle connectivity, and system validation. This integration capacity allows Embotech to meet expanding market demand for its physical AI-enabled autonomy technology, which presently manages automated ground vehicle movements across complex fleets, while retaining proprietary control over its core safety architecture and product roadmap. Venti Technologies Secures Commercial Autonomous Container Truck Fleet Deployment With Class 1 Railroad Venti Technologies signed a long-term commercial agreement with a major North American Class 1 railroad to deploy AI-powered autonomous container trucks
Jul 12, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
The Taiwanese defense company Thunder Tiger Group has developed its own kamikaze drone, designated Papa Delta, which was first reported in November 2022. Open-source reports have claimed that this Taiwanese drone is a copy of the American LUCAS. However, it is worth noting that this is at least the second Shahed-inspired drone Taiwan has developed. In August 2023, news emerged about the Chien Hsiang kamikaze drone, developed by Taiwan's NCSIST, which is designed to take out enemy radars and air defense systems. Read more: China Expands Fleet of Y-20B Airlifters With Indigenous WS-20 Engines, Further Reducing Reliance on russian D-30s Against this backdrop, an article by Defense News is particularly noteworthy, as it reports that Taiwan—with U.S. support—has committed to the rapid development of its domestic unmanned capabilities, drawing on lessons from the russia–Ukraine war, despite russia's superior resources. However, the question remains whether the Taiwanese government is willing to make sustained investments in the drone sector amid domestic political disputes. For instance, Taiwan's parliament, where the opposition Kuomintang holds a majority, approved a defense budget in May 2026 that allocated funding only for the purchase of $40 billion (NT$1.25 trillion) worth of conventional U.S. weapons, rather than domestic drone programs. At the same time, the Taiwanese government had proposed allocating $6.59 billion (NT$210 billion) by 2031 specifically for the development of UAVs and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). However, this initiative has not yet been implemented. From Defense Express we would like to note that The situation in Taiwan regarding the development of unmanned technologies is beginning to resemble the old saying about "holding forums for everything good and against everything bad". Defense News reports that a dedicated forum on unmanned technologies was recently held in Taichung, Taiwan, focusing on the role of drones in modern warfare. However, the choice
Jul 12, 2026 · via en.defence-ua.com
German defense technology company Quantum Systems will supply Ukraine with autonomous military ground systems for frontline testing under a new multimillion-euro research and development contract. According to the company, the agreement includes the delivery of ten autonomous Daimler Truck Zetros vehicles equipped with the Quantum Systems Ground Autonomy Kit and ten MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), UATV English reports. The systems will be deployed by Ukraine’s National Guard under operational conditions, allowing engineers to collect battlefield feedback and further refine the technology. The Zetros trucks will be equipped with the company’s MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit, developed in partnership with Daimler Truck. The system enables both autonomous and remote-controlled operation of logistics vehicles through a modular, software-defined architecture. Built on the open MOSAIC UXS ecosystem, the platform supports autonomous resupply missions, convoy operations, and multi-domain missions by integrating ground vehicles with other unmanned systems into a single interoperable network. The contract also includes ten MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicles, a modular high-mobility platform designed for military and disaster-response missions. The vehicle can carry payloads of up to 750 kilograms, reach speeds of 100 km/h, and operate over distances of up to 200 kilometers on electric power. Its open architecture allows rapid integration of mission-specific equipment, including electro-optical and infrared sensors, cargo modules, stretchers, drone launch and recovery systems, electronic warfare equipment, and other specialized payloads. “We are looking forward to validating unmanned Zetros trucks and MANDRILL UGVs under frontline conditions in Ukraine,” said Hendrik Kramer, Vice President for the Ground Domain at Quantum Systems. Kramer noted that the company has extensive experience incorporating battlefield feedback into product development and said the contract would allow Quantum Systems to evaluate two newly introduced systems in real combat conditions only months after their launch.
Jul 12, 2026 · via uatv.ua