On Ukraine’s Independence Day, a drone parade took place in Kyiv for the first time in the country’s history. Thirty ground-based robotic systems (GRS) of six Ukrainian-made models marched down Khreshchatyk Street. Among them were the TerMIT, Lynx PRO, Simba, Ardal, Zmiy, and Ratel. This was reported by Dengi.ua, citing RBC-Ukraine.

According to the Office of the President, since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian unmanned combat vehicles have carried out more than 66,000 missions. Meanwhile, the Defense Forces have already signed contracts for the delivery of over 22,000 domestically produced ground-based robotic systems.

What Systems Were Presented?

  • TerMIT, manufactured by Tencore

A modular tracked platform weighing 280 kg. It can carry up to 300 kg of cargo and operate for up to 12 hours without recharging. The TerMIT 2.0 version has a range of up to 40 km, reaches speeds of up to 15 km/h, and can climb slopes with an angle of up to 30 degrees.

  • Lynx PRO by Roboneers

This is a wheeled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with a payload capacity of up to 300 kg. It is used to transport ammunition, water, and other equipment, as well as to evacuate the wounded. Its range is up to 40 km, and with additional batteries installed, it can be extended to 80 km. A digital MESH system is used for communication.

  • Simba

A medium-sized logistics platform developed by UGV Laboratory. With two batteries, it can travel up to 50 km. In the spring of 2026, the system was tested for the first time during the NATO Crystal Arrow exercises in Latvia. As reported by Defender Media, one of the robots covered more than 1,600 km while carrying out its missions.

  • The Ardal tracked vehicle, manufactured by BUREVII

Designed for logistics tasks, evacuating the wounded, reconnaissance, and remote mine clearance. It can carry up to 200 kg of cargo and travel up to 30 km. In addition, the platform has been integrated with the Bury robotic turret.

  • Zmiy

Developed by the Lviv-based company Rovertech, it is an armored wheeled platform that has been codified according to NATO standards. In its logistics configuration, the system can carry up to 500 kg. During testing, it traveled 10 km at maximum load, using only 8% of its battery charge.

  • The six-wheeled Ratel X, manufactured by Ratel Robotics

Designed to carry cargo weighing up to 400 kg. The vehicle has a ground clearance of over 400 mm, a top speed of 15 km/h, and a range of more than 100 km.

What Other Unmanned Systems Were Showcased

The parade program was not limited to ground robots. Nine unmanned Sea Baby, Magura, and Sargan boats, designed for reconnaissance, patrolling, and engaging maritime targets, were also presented in Kyiv.

In the air segment, 18 P1-Sun, Litavr, and Sting interceptor drones were demonstrated, used to counter Shahed drones. In addition, 27 Vampire, Lazar, and Heavy Shot bomber drones were displayed, along with eight SHARK and LF-400 reconnaissance UAVs, as well as seven long-range Morok drones. In total, spectators were shown approximately 100 units of Ukrainian unmanned weaponry.

UAVs are gradually becoming a permanent fixture of frontline logistics. According to the Ministry of Defense, since the beginning of 2026, Defense Forces units have carried out more than 100,000 logistics and evacuation missions using such systems. At the same time, the value of contracts for the procurement of UAVs has nearly doubled compared to last year’s figure.

At the same time, the expanding use of robots for the evacuation of military personnel has become a topic of debate. Journalist Yulia Kyrienko-Merinova stated that ground-based robotic systems are not capable of fully replacing armored vehicles. According to her, abandoning the procurement of armored vehicles in favor of robotic systems could pose a threat to the lives of service members.