Ukraine Moves to Replace Frontline Soldiers with 25,000 Ground Robots

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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense plans to contract 25,000 ground robotic systems by early 2026, doubling 2025 procurement.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov aims for 100% frontline logistics to be performed by robotic systems.
19 contracts worth 11 billion UAH have been signed, with longer-term procurement planning to stabilize production.
Ground robots completed over 9,000 missions in March 2026 and 21,500 in Q1 2026 for logistics and evacuation.
Measures to accelerate deliveries include contract adjustments for price changes and synchronized funding flows.
A competence center for ground robotic systems is being established to coordinate deployment and support manufacturers.
The ground robotics sector has grown to over 280 companies and 550 solutions since Russia's invasion, with 175 grants issued.
Scaling includes engineering systems for mining/demining, combat platforms, loitering systems, and automated turrets.
Ukraine reported a Russian position captured entirely by unmanned systems without infantry involvement, using drones and ground robots.

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