The delivery is part of a French government-funded initiative to strengthen Ukraine’s capability for rapid ground clearance operations. The route clearance UGVs, known as ROCUS (Route Clearance Unmanned Systems), are based on Milrem’s THeMIS platform.
ROCUS units feature a route clearance payload developed and adapted by CNIM Systèmes Industriels. These systems extend the stand-off distance from explosive threats and enhance operational efficiency in hazardous environments.
They enable remote inspection, confirmation, and neutralisation of various explosive devices, improving the safety of deminers. The ROCUS UGVs will also support the restoration of safe civilian movement, environmental protection, and the revival of agriculture and residential infrastructure.
“We are proud to continue to support Ukraine through the contract with CNIM Systèmes Industriels. THeMIS UGVs have already proven their versatility and reliability in various operational scenarios in Ukraine and elsewhere,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.
“Our continuous partnership with CNIM Systèmes Industriels to provide the ROCUS system demonstrates the strength of European defence cooperation and the commitment to supplying meaningful capabilities to Ukraine,” he added.
The new batch of six UGVs will join seven ROCUS systems that were previously deployed to Ukraine in 2022. In total, 15 unmanned systems from Milrem Robotics have been delivered to Ukraine.
Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS UGV is currently used in 19 countries, making it the most widely adopted vehicle in its size category. The platform is a key part of numerous national robotics programmes worldwide.
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