Germany to transfer 30 GEREON RCS ground drones to Ukraine by the end of the year
27 November, 2024 GEREON RCS drone. Source: ARX Robotics The German government has financed 30 GEREON RCS unmanned ground platforms for the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Representatives of the German Aid to Ukraine announced this on the social media X. The CEO of ARX Robotics, which manufactures these platforms, reportedly confirmed that deliveries have already begun and should be completed by the end of the year. He also said that ARX Robotics will set up its own technology and maintenance center in Ukraine.
GEREON RCS and GEREON 3 drones in operation in the German Bundeswehr.
Photo from open sources
The center will be used to quickly adapt the platform, establish operational maintenance, and research cooperation with Ukrainian engineers and startups. The GEREON RCS is a multipurpose tracked modular platform that can carry various payloads and combat loads weighing up to 500 kilograms over a distance of up to 40 kilometers.
GEREON RCS, GEREON ATR, GEREON 3, and GEREON 2 drones. Photo credits: ARX Robotics
The family of drones includes four representatives: GEREON RCS, GEREON ATR, GEREON 3, and GEREON 2.
The German Bundeswehr is already piloting ARX Robotics' ground platforms.
GEREON 3 drone of the German Bundeswehr. Photo from open sources
Military assistance from Germany
On November 20, it was reported that Germany transferred a significant military aid package to Ukraine, including artillery, air defense systems, armored vehicles, etc. The package included the Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer, ammunition, mine-protected armored vehicles, bridge-laying tanks, and heavy tractors.
Germany also transferred a large number of drones, namely 20 VECTOR reconnaissance drones with spare parts, 12 HORNET XR reconnaissance drones, and 100 RQ-35 HEIDRUN reconnaissance drones.
In addition, 120 SONGBIRD reconnaissance drones, 60 Golden Eagle reconnaissance drones, and 2 VT-4 Ray reconnaissance drones are being transferred.