Milrem Arms THeMIS Ground Robot With Remote Grenade Launcher
Estonian company Milrem Robotics has successfully integrated a Ukrainian-made remote weapon station with its THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle.
The BURIA remote weapon station is armed with a 40mm automatic grenade launcher, capable of striking targets at up to 1,100 meters (3,609 feet).
Pairing an unmanned vehicle with a remote weapon station enables precise targeting while keeping operators out of harm’s way.
The integration was validated during live-fire trials in Ukraine under operational conditions, Milrem Robotics stated in a press release.
During the trial, THeMIS showed excellent stability and target tracking, proving its accuracy, effectiveness, and versatility.
“This successful demonstration verifies the reliability and accuracy of the BURIА-THeMIS integration,” Director of Industrial Partnerships at Milrem Robotics Paul Clayton said.
“It highlights the expanding role of robotic platforms in improving tactical effectiveness and operator safety on the modern battlefield.”
BURIA Remote Turret
During the trial, targets were engaged from over 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) away, Frontline, the Ukrainian manufacturer of BURIA stated.
The 47-kilogram (104-pound) remote turret features an automated guidance and fire control system for rapid response and precise targeting.
It has been in service with the Ukrainian military since January 2025 and has now entered serial production.
“This is a vivid example of Ukrainian innovation combined with European engineering,” CEO of Frontline Yevhen Tretiak said.
“At Frontline, we believe the future of modern warfare belongs to robotic systems.
BURIA is part of our vision for a robotic frontline — where drones perform defensive and offensive operations while soldiers remain out of harm’s way. Together, we’re fast-tracking these technologies to the frontlines.”
THeMIS Ground Robot
THeMIS was among the first unmanned ground vehicles of its class deployed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in its war against Russia, performing tasks such as casualty evacuation and route clearance.
The platform can travel up to 50 kilometers (37 miles) per hour and operate for up to eight hours.
It can be equipped with weapons like machine guns and anti-tank missiles to engage lightly armored vehicles.
Meanwhile, further trials of the armed system are planned in the coming weeks across a variety of battlefield scenarios.
The trial data will inform improvements to the system and guide potential deployment strategies.
