Russia says unmanned tanks used in main stage of Center-2026 exercises
The Russian Defense Ministry said a multi-channel, jamming-resistant control system allowed for rapid battlefield movement of the unmanned vehicles.
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Russia's Defense Ministry said unmanned tanks were used during the main stage of the Center-2026 military exercises, according to TASS.
The ministry said a multi-channel, jamming-resistant control system allowed the unmanned tanks to move rapidly across the battlefield during the drills, though the report did not specify how many unmanned tanks were involved or provide further technical detail about the control system's design.
The exercise is part of a broader effort by Russia's military to showcase and test unmanned and robotic systems alongside conventional forces.
Growing use of unmanned systems
Center-2026 is one of several large-scale exercises Russia has used in recent years to trial new military technology, including ground robotics and drone systems, as armed forces around the world increasingly explore unmanned platforms for use on contested battlefields. The report does not indicate whether the unmanned tanks tested are intended for near-term deployment or remain in a developmental stage.
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- Unmanned tanks used during main stage of Center-2026 drills — TASS (Russia)
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