United to win: Germany's ARX Robotics and DEUTZ deliver first batch of Gereon ground drones to Ukraine
ARX Robotics noted that these systems will reinforce Ukraine's Defense Forces and expand the fleet of Gereon ground drones already operating in the field. This initial batch forms part of a larger supply agreement, with both companies intending to increase production capacity in the coming months.
Marc Wietfeld, co-founder and CEO of ARX Robotics, emphasized the European armed forces' urgent requirement for unmanned ground platforms.
He added that the partnership with DEUTZ demonstrates how companies can rapidly scale the production of systems urgently needed by military forces.
Under the partnership agreement:
The companies intend to increase Gereon's output over the next few months steadily.
ARX Robotics noted that armed forces across several European nations already deploy its robotic platforms, highlighting that its fleet operating in Ukraine represents the largest concentration of Western-built unmanned ground systems.
Gereon UGV technical specifications
The Gereon robotic ground platform can transport various equipment, supplies, or combat modules weighing up to 500 kilograms over distances of up to 40 kilometers.
Key technical parameters include:
Additionally, engineers adapted the LOKI remotely controlled weapon station from Valhalla Turrets for integration onto the Gereon platform.
All vehicles connect through a unified network managed by Mithra OS, an operating system equipped with artificial intelligence elements. This setup enables real-time coordination among units, rapid threat response, and efficient tactical management.
Background
In 2024, the German government officially confirmed funding for 30 GEREON RCS unmanned ground vehicles destined for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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