German defense technology company ARX Robotics and Ukrainian firm ROBONEERS have completed initial integration tests of an armed uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) designed for frontline operations in Ukraine.

The system combines ARX’s GEREON robotic vehicle with ROBONEERS’ remotely operated SABER weapons module. The companies expect to deliver the first equipped units to Ukrainian forces by the end of 2026.

Announced on October 29, the demonstration marks a new phase in the two companies’ defense cooperation, which signed a partnership agreement in Kyiv earlier this month during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Ukraine. The agreement was signed in the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The combined platform is designed to provide remotely operated fire support and will allow soldiers to control the vehicle from a safer distance.

Developed by ARX Robotics, GEREON is a modular uncrewed ground vehicle designed to perform different military missions. It provides the mobility, onboard power, and sensor capabilities. On the other hand, the SABER module developed by ROBONEERS adds remotely operated weapons.

The initial integration involves two SABER configurations: M2, equipped with a .50-caliber M2 heavy machine gun, and MK 19 (M), which uses a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, according to Defense Blog. 

The SABER module is designed as a remotely operated weapon station, allowing personnel to control its functions without being physically positioned alongside the vehicle. Combined with GEREON’s cameras and sensors, the system can support reconnaissance and combat operations while reducing soldiers’ exposure to direct fire.

According to ARX Robotics , the integration allows the vehicle and weapons module to operate as a single mission system, with the first M2 and MK 19 (M) configurations scheduled for integration by the end of 2026.

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