Unmanned ground vehicles featured at Eurosatory 2026 defense show

More than a dozen unmanned ground vehicles appeared on exhibitor stands at the 2026 Eurosatory defense trade show in Paris. At least 50 makers attended, with many offerings from European and American firms. Ukraine recorded its largest presence at the event, sending over 40 manufacturers.

Ukrainian systems on display Ukroboronprom showed the Ravlyk UMP-3, an unmanned ground vehicle armed with Ukrainian-made anti-tank guided missiles. The system has operated with frontline units for nearly two years and can carry loads up to 200 kilograms.

A representative from SPETS Techno Export said ground robots allow troops to move equipment without direct exposure to fire in areas where survival chances for personnel and conventional vehicles remain low.

The vehicle carries Leonardo's Hitfist 30 unmanned turret, which fires 30mm air-burst ammunition at more than 150 rounds per minute. UK-based VisionWave debuted the Varan UGV, designed to operate in GPS-denied environments using cameras, thermal imaging, and 3D vision without emitting detectable signals.

Industry participation and challenges AM General and General Dynamics European Land Systems also displayed unmanned ground vehicles. General Dynamics European Land Systems showed the Bullfrog alongside other platforms. A fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis said formal military adoption of UGVs beyond Ukraine remains limited.

Several manufacturers reported that some vehicles rely on Starlink for communications, which operators found blocked by dense forest cover during a NATO exercise in Latvia last month.