The Danish Armed Forces have begun evaluating unmanned ground vehicles as part of a new initiative to shape future land warfare concepts, acquiring eight UGVs for an extensive testing program. The systems were sourced from Milrem Robotics of Estonia and UK-based XRC Robotics, providing Danish forces with both heavy and lightweight unmanned platforms.
The UGVs will be operated by the Danish Army’s Combat Service Branch in Slagelse, where soldiers will conduct hands-on trials starting this month. The evaluation will focus on operational reliability, mobility, and integration into everyday field operations, ranging from logistics and surveillance to direct combat support roles.
Drawing on lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict, the Danish Army aims to assess how unmanned ground systems can safely perform tasks such as ammunition and medical resupply, reconnaissance using onboard sensors, casualty evacuation, and the placement of explosive charges in high-threat environments. Soldier feedback will play a central role in shaping future procurement decisions.
The THeMIS UGV offers heavy-lift capability with a payload of up to 1,200 kilograms, tracked mobility, and a 200-kilometer operating range, while remaining adaptable for future mission modules. In contrast, the MFP-1 is a highly portable UGV weighing 25 kilograms, capable of carrying 35 kilograms of payload at speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour, making it well suited for rapid reconnaissance and close-support missions.
