The British Army is expected to begin testing the new Rhino modular ground robot, expanding its efforts to incorporate autonomous and unmanned systems into modern military operations.
According to information published by Defence Blog, the platform was developed by XRC Robotics to perform multiple roles on the battlefield, including reconnaissance, logistics transport, troop support and casualty evacuation. Its modular concept allows the vehicle to be quickly adapted for different missions through the exchange of equipment and payloads.
The British tests are also expected to assess integration with aerial drones, digital command systems and coordinated operations with traditional armored vehicles. “This contract award is a defining moment for British defence innovation. By partnering with the British Army, we are proving that the United Kingdom does not need to look abroad for world-class robotics,” said Cam Knighton, founder of XRC Robotics.
The Rhino is part of a growing trend within European armed forces to reduce soldiers’ direct exposure in high-risk areas, especially after the lessons observed in the war in Ukraine. Unmanned ground platforms have been gaining ground in tasks such as advanced reconnaissance, ammunition transport and support for urban operations.
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In recent years, the British Army has already conducted experiments with different unmanned ground vehicles, including stealth reconnaissance platforms, medical evacuation systems and autonomous logistics support.
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