Milrem Robotics' THeMIS UGV passes air transportability tests

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 -- The THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) by Milrem Robotics has passed air transportability tests that adds one more option for it to be deployed to operation areas.

Milrem Robotics is the leading European UGV manufacturer and developer of robotic warfare solutions.

The air transportability tests were conducted according to NATO standard STANAG 3542 and facilitated by the helicopter crew of the Estonian Police and Border Guard, according to a statement.

THeMIS is a multipurpose tracked vehicle that can be equipped with other war fighting technology such as weapon systems, tethered drones, IED detection devices, which can carry a payload of up to 1,200kg, move 25 km/h and pull other equipment with a force of 21,000 N.

The THeMIS can be remotely operated via cameras or using autonomous functions such as waypoint navigation, follow-me, to keep soldiers safe, increase their capabilities and in addition lighten their load.

The THeMIS will be exhibited at DSEI in London from Sept 10 to 13.

-- BERNAMA