"In the first three months of 2026 alone, Ukrainian ground drones completed 22,000 missions at the front. Some compare their proliferation to the revolution of military affairs seen in the early 20th century, which was marked by new technologies such as machine guns, tanks, and aircraft."
Jeanette Serritzlev
Robots in arms: Ukraine’s frontline is becoming a test range for ground drones
Some compare the proliferation of ground robotic systems to the revolution of military technology seen in the early 20th century.
In April 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky reported the first instance of Ukrainian drones and ground robotic systems (GRS) capturing a position and taking enemy…