Germany plans to purchase Ukrainian-developed BARS drones for testing by the Bundeswehr, according to the Financial Times. Berlin is expected to finalize an agreement for an initial batch in the coming weeks, with technical trials potentially beginning in early 2027. If the tests are successful, Germany could order several hundred drones. The jet-powered BARS has a reported range of up to 1,000 km (621 miles) and can carry a payload of up to 105 kg (231 lb), depending on the variant. The system is designed as a relatively low-cost long-range strike weapon. The drone has reportedly undergone more than 40 modifications and upgrades since development began in 2023. Production has also started in Germany through a Ukrainian-German joint venture, with the first German-funded batch delivered to Ukraine in October 2026. Source: Financial Times

Russia has developed the Titan unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), a tracked robotic system designed to clear paths through anti-personnel minefields. According to the developer, the electric-powered vehicle has completed testing and is being prepared for potential deployment in Ukraine. It is designed to deal with pressure-activated and tripwire-triggered mines using mine-clearing equipment that creates a cleared path 2 m (6.6 ft) wide. The Titan weighs 2.3 metric tons (5,071 lb), has a payload capacity of 1 metric ton (2,205 lb) and reaches speeds of up to 7 km/h (4.3 mph) with its mine-clearing equipment installed, or 14 km/h (8.7 mph) without it. Its stated operating endurance is at least 3.5 hours, with a remote-control range of at least 500 m (1,640 ft), depending on the communications system. The developer also claims the vehicle features all-round fragmentation protection and enhanced blast resistance. Further work on its protection, control system and mine-clearing equipment is reportedly ongoing. Source: TASS (Russian media)

U.S. Army soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment used the AZAK S26 Stoat unmanned ground vehicle to evacuate a simulated casualty during a combat training exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, on October 21, 2026. The four-wheeled robotic platform transported the simulated casualty on a flatbed, with a soldier controlling it remotely. The system is designed to carry casualties, weapons and supplies, potentially reducing the physical burden on soldiers operating over rough terrain. The regiment has received the first three of 26 planned vehicles through the U.S. Army’s Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate. The Stoat can also be operated autonomously, according to its manufacturer, AZAK.

Primoco UAV is showcasing its One 150 fully autonomous fixed-wing UAV at Future Forces 2026 in Prague, highlighting Czech long-endurance capability for persistent surveillance with limited infrastructure, Army Recognition reported. The Prague-based Czech manufacturer presents the 150-kilogram-class aircraft, which can carry up to 30 kilograms (66 pounds) of payload and cruises at about 120 kilometres per hour (75 miles per hour). According to the company, it can achieve up to 15 hours of flight, corresponding to as much as 1,800 kilometres (1,118 miles) in a single mission, though other published figures list 10 hours and 1,200 kilometres (746 miles). It supports modular sensors for ISR, border monitoring, communications and electronic support. The same airframe can be configured for different military and civilian roles rather than a single profile. It has received a NATO STANAG 4703 Type Certificate, claimed as the first in the world for its class. The figures remain company claims that have not been independently verified. #CzechRepublic #PrimocoUAV #One150 #LongEnduranceUAV #ISR #DroneWars