Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, has selected Texelis, a global supplier of advanced mobility systems for defence and security, as a strategic supplier to manufacture mobility subsystems for a new generation of robotic combat vehicles (RCVs) Milrem Robotics is developing.
Texelis will supply Milrem Robotics with a cutting-edge Tank Electrified Drivetrain to assist in creating highly capable, modular, 12+ ton robotic platforms designed to meet the demands of modern warfare. The new RCVs will be tailored to enhance the operational capabilities of armed forces, providing unprecedented mobility, protection, and advanced technological integration on the battlefield.
“Selecting Texelis as our strategic supplier of mobility subsystems is a crucial step in developing our next-generation robotic combat vehicles. Their proven expertise in delivering advanced mobility systems will ensure our platforms are unmatched in their ability to traverse complex terrains and operate in the most challenging battlefield scenarios,” said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.
“Milrem has excellent cooperation with the French defence industry already, and cooperating with Texelis will enhance this further,” Väärsi added.
“Texelis is thrilled to have been selected by a company such as Milrem Robotics, the undisputed world leader in robotics and autonomous solutions. Working on their new generation of combat systems is a fantastic opportunity for us to keep growing as a partner of choice for mobility. Getting aboard is a huge strategic step to see us getting into the tracked vehicle market, a new universe to add to our core expertise. Alongside a customer like Milrem, mobility has no limit!,” commented Jean Vandel, CEO, Texelis.
Texelis will provide a high-performance Tank Electrified Drivetrain based on its extensive experience producing drivetrains and suspension solutions for armoured vehicles. This drivetrain will enable the new RCVs to operate in highly challenging terrain with superior endurance and manoeuvrability.
Leveraging Texelis’ technology, Milrem Robotics will utilize its established proficiency in developing unmanned ground vehicles to create a robust, scalable, modular, and mission-flexible RCV platform.
The cooperation allows Milrem Robotics to leverage France’s renowned vehicle mobility and engineering expertise. The cooperation will contribute to the European defence ecosystem, fostering greater industrial cooperation and ensuring the continent’s defence forces have access to state-of-the-art, homegrown robotic solutions. The collaboration aligns with broader European defence objectives, including autonomy in key technologies and increased regional security through strategic partnerships.
Established in 2013, Milrem Robotics is the world-leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems and systems integrator, with offices in Estonia, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland, the UAE and the US. The company’s mission is to enhance combat effectiveness through advanced robotics.
Milrem Robotics’ systems are currently part of robotics programs or in service in 18 countries worldwide, reducing future customers’ integration and operational testing risk and costs. The company is leading the combat robotics industry with a broad depth of solutions to meet customers’ goals that go well beyond the hardware by offering capability development, experimentation and local industry integration, providing the customer with the least risk and greatest value.
Texelis is the French expert on mobility solutions for land systems. After supplying indirectly parts and subsystems for the French Army for decades, Texelis has won the French Army’s 4×4 Serval contract alongside its partner KNDS France. This contract will provide the Army with 2000 versatile Serval representing almost 50% of all their new combat vehicles.
Texelis is now a supplier of complete mobility solutions for land combat systems, with complete turnkey, hassle-free offers for 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 mobility. With its R&D facility, integrated production plant and testing units, Texelis develops, industrialises, produces, qualifies, integrates and supports mobility systems. Driving Innovation for Mobility.
