The Ukrainian Armed Forces will use THeMIS robots to evacuate wounded soldiers from the battlefield and deliver weapons
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive THeMIS robotic complexes.
Here's What We Know
The first such complex has already arrived in Ukraine. It was bought by the former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko together with the Medical Volunteer Battalion Hospitallers Paramedics. The project was called "Zhuravel".
The robot will be able to independently transport wounded soldiers from the battlefield who cannot be reached by medics. In addition, THeMIS will be used to deliver ammunition.
Flashback
THeMIS (Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System) is a robotic tracked hybrid modular infantry system. It is produced by the Estonian company Milrem Robotics. The vehicle's open architecture gives it the ability to perform many tasks. The main purpose of THeMIS is to support base logistics and provide last mile supplies to combat units on the front lines. By the way, THeMIS is also available in a combat version with light or large-caliber machine guns, auto cannons and anti-tank missiles.
Source: Petro Poroshenko
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