Circus Defence to deliver first 25 automated field kitchens to Ukrainian Ground Forces

German startup Circus Defence has signed an agreement with the Ukrainian Ground Forces to supply autonomous robotic CA-1 systems, the company’s press office reported.

The agreement provides for the procurement of up to 25 AI-powered robotic systems, with the first users being soldiers at the training grounds of the 3rd Assault Brigade. The company notes that the Ukrainian army is currently a “key early adopter of autonomous systems.”

Circus Defence’s main development is the autonomous CA-1 food supply system and the CircusOS operating system, which manages the robotic kitchens. The military version, CA-M, prepares and portions meals for troops in field conditions. Housed in a camouflage container, the AI system can operate without human intervention, providing hot meals to soldiers in locations where conventional kitchens are unavailable.

The developers report that the containerised CA-M design allows rapid transport and deployment in field conditions, ensuring round-the-clock access to fresh and nutritious meals without the need for kitchen infrastructure or permanent staff.