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Over 9,000 frontline missions in March: the Defence Forces continue to expand the use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs)

A tracked robotic ground platform traverses a field, carrying military equipment, crates, and bottles of water.
Since the beginning of the year, nearly 24,500 missions have been conducted using unmanned ground vehicles

The Defence Forces of Ukraine continue to expand the use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in place of personnel wherever possible, including in the most challenging conditions. Data from the DELTA combat system evidence this.

Number of UGV missions conducted in March

In March, over 9,000 combat and logistical missions were conducted on the frontline using ground robots. For comparison, there were over 2,900 such missions in November last year, and over 7,500 in January 2026.

Overall, nearly 24,500 missions have been conducted over the first three months of this year using UGVs.

Infographic showing the growth in unmanned ground vehicle use.
The Defence Forces are increasingly employing unmanned ground vehicles for a wide range of missions

They are currently employed across a wide range of frontline tasks, including the delivery of ammunition, logistical support, and casualty evacuation.

Top units in UGV employment

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has made it a priority to maximize the transition of frontline logistics to unmanned ground vehicles to reduce risks to personnel. In March, 167 units were already using UGVs to carry out a range of missions, compared to 67 in November 2025.

Over the past month, the top five units by points earned for completed UGV missions were:

  1. 3rd Separate Assault Brigade;
  2. 1st Separate Medical Battalion;
  3. Unmanned Systems Company, 92nd Separate Assault Brigade;
  4. 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade ‘Polissia’;
  5. 3rd Operational Brigade ‘Spartan’ of the National Guard of Ukraine, named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan.

As the Ministry of Defence previously reported, the DELTA combat system has expanded mission reporting and results tracking for unmanned ground vehicles. Within DELTA, units can plan logistics and evacuation missions. Upon mission completion, the results are verified, and the system automatically generates a report and calculates points according to predefined parameters.

The Brave1 Market platform offers a range of unmanned ground vehicles that military units can obtain in exchange for combat points — quickly, transparently, and in line with real frontline needs.

Army of Drones Bonus programme: How it works

Under the Army of Drones Bonus programme, points are awarded for strikes conducted using drones, as well as for reconnaissance and UGV missions. Additional categories have recently been introduced, including sniper operations, mobile fire groups, and army aviation.

The more targets destroyed, the more points are awarded. This serves as a direct incentive, enabling units to enhance their capabilities through new technologies.

Via the Brave1 Market weapons marketplace, units can exchange points for drones, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), electronic warfare (EW) equipment, and components.

 

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