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The Type-X is a robotic combat vehicle designed and built by Milrem Robotics. Unveiled in 2020, it is the second UGV to be manufactured by the company after its flagship product THeMIS.[1]

Design and purpose

The vehicle is operated from a safe distance by a combination of augmented artificial intelligence (AI) and a remote system operator which means it considerably raises troop survivability and lowers lethality risks by increasing standoff distance from enemy units. It features a tracked design with armor protection which increases its cross-country performance and durability.[2]

The Type-X is designed to be highly modifiable and easily upgradable, meaning it can be fitted with either autocannon turrets up to 50mm, such as John Cockerill CPWS II[1] or various other weapons systems, such as ATGMs, SAMs, radars, mortars etc. The heavy armament that can be mounted on the vehicle means that the Type-X provides equal or overmatching firepower and tactical usage compared to traditional infantry fighting vehicles.[3]

In October 2020, Milrem and the Israeli UVision announced that they are co-developing a variant of the Type-X and THeMIS that can mount a multi-canister launcher for the latter's Hero-120 and Hero-400EC loitering munitions.[4]

The intended main purpose of the Type-X is to bolster and support the combat capability of mechanized units, for example providing convoy and perimeter or base defence. It can drive along in a convoy autonomously using the "follow-me" technology, giving the formation additional eyes and firepower. The system can also be utilized to localize and engage lower range targets and provide flanking support.[2]

The Type-X is designed to deploy at a weight below the 12-ton mark for rapid deployment into the combat theater, either by parachute or by heavy lift helicopter, providing vital fire support to airborne troops while maintaining a logistic footprint compatible with the logistics of a parachute-deployed force. The C-130J and the KC-390 can carry one Type-X vehicle, an A400M two and a C-17 5-6 vehicles. [2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Milrem unveils new unmanned, armored vehicle". ERR. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Milrem Robotics revealed Type-X RCV with John Cockerill CPWS II turret". Milrem. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b Paolo, Valpolini (8 June 2020). "Type-X: an unmanned direct fire support solution (and more) by Milrem Robotics". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Israeli, Estonian Firms Develop Unmanned Vehicles-Mounted Loitering Munition Launcher". Defense World. Retrieved 16 November 2020.

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