Ukrainian turret on Estonian UGV: Frontline and Milrem Robotics unveil joint development

Ukrainian defence tech company Frontline has successfully integrated its Burya grenade launcher turret onto the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) produced by Estonian robotics manufacturer Milrem Robotics. The effectiveness of the integration was confirmed during live-fire testing in Ukraine, the Frontline team reported.

During the trials, the system demonstrated precise target engagement at distances exceeding 1,100 metres. At the same time, the THeMIS UGV showcased excellent manoeuvrability, stability and terrain-crossing capability, according to the companies’ joint press release.

Partners remind us that THeMIS was the first ground robot in its class to be deployed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine for combat missions. This UGV can carry up to 1,200 kg of cargo and has a top speed of 20 km/h.

The grenade launcher turret Burya has been in service with Ukrainian military units since January 2025 and is already in serial production. It has been integrated into several unmanned ground vehicles from both Ukrainian and international manufacturers.

Frontline CEO Yevhen Tretiak calls the collaboration with Milrem Robotics a striking example of synergy between Ukrainian innovation and European engineering expertise. “Burya is part of the autonomous frontline concept, where robots carry out combat tasks while saving human lives,” he adds.

In the coming weeks, a series of additional tests are planned to further validate the system’s combat readiness and assess its stability across various operational scenarios. The next stage will involve integrating the system into existing mission planning workflows and adapting the solutions to specific battlefield tasks for subsequent scaling.