Press Release: ARX Robotics has been awarded a contract by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to participate in the first EU Defence Innovation Operational Experimentation Campaign.
The initiative is organised by the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI), with support from Italian military authorities, and marks a major milestone in European defence collaboration and innovation.
This groundbreaking campaign—the first of its kind initiated by the EDA—aims to test and validate cutting‑edge robotic and autonomous systems in operational settings. By bringing together leading defence innovators from across the continent, the campaign accelerates the integration of emerging technologies into military capability development and force‑protection strategies.
ARX Robotics will contribute its latest generation of autonomous ground systems and software capabilities to the campaign. Built around three pillars—automation, interoperability and AI‑driven performance—ARX’s mission‑critical technologies are designed to support modern armed forces in achieving more effective, adaptive and safer operations.
- Automation allows ARX systems to execute repetitive, risky and complex tasks autonomously, reducing human exposure and increasing tactical effectiveness on the ground.
- AI‑driven capabilities support real‑time navigation, adaptive responses and intelligent mission execution—from target recognition to autonomous coordination across assets.
- Interoperability is at the heart of ARX’s open‑architecture design. The company’s Mithra OS enables seamless integration across platforms, ensuring ARX systems can operate in sync with both legacy assets and allied technologies.
This collaboration with the EDA is more than a showcase—it is a step toward reshaping the future of defence operations in Europe. The campaign provides an opportunity for real‑world validation, enabling defence stakeholders to assess the impact of advanced autonomy and intelligent systems in live scenarios.
For ARX Robotics, the contract represents both recognition of its technology leadership and a platform to contribute to Europe’s strategic readiness. The company remains committed to delivering robust, scalable and intelligent systems that empower those who protect us—now and in the future.
Winning this contract is just the beginning. ARX Robotics looks forward to sharing further updates from the campaign and to continuing its mission to drive innovation at the core of European defence transformation.
About ARX Robotics
ARX Robotics is a leading German startup in the defence industry. The dual‑use robotics company develops autonomous unmanned ground systems with scalable hardware components and software architectures. With its innovative modular platforms, ARX harnesses the transformative potential of robotics to redefine possibilities in productivity, efficiency and safety across various industries. ARX systems are currently deployed, procured or tested by six European armed forces for reconnaissance, surveillance, transport, CASEVAC (casualty evacuation), training and simulation.
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