Unveiling the Future: Milrem Robotics’ Type-X Combat Vehicle Makes Waves with John Cockerill’s CPWS II at IDEX 2021
Milrem Robotics, a prominent developer in robotics and autonomous systems, introduces their Type-X Autonomous Combat Vehicle featuring John Cockerill’s CPWS II turret at IDEX 2021.
“Showcasing the Type-X for the inaugural time at IDEX 2021 marks a significant advancement as the system has been meticulously crafted to meet the regional demands,” expressed Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics.
The Type-X RCV is engineered to assist mechanized forces and will serve as an intelligent partner to main battle tanks and infantry combat vehicles. It is adept at undertaking the most perilous missions and positions, thereby minimizing lethality risks.
The CPWS II is a streamlined, lightweight turret capable of accommodating the M242 25mm X 137mm Bushmaster cannon or the 230LF, 30mm X 113mm cannon. The Type-X can be outfitted with an armament of up to 50 mm, thereby offering equivalent or superior firepower and tactical effectiveness to units equipped with Infantry Combat Vehicles.
“The Type-X enables engagement with adversaries while significantly reducing the risk to allied forces. Replacing a downed RCV rather than substituting trained personnel is merely a logistical consideration,” Väärsi added.
Milrem Robotics’ RCV will be armed with advanced features such as follow-me functionality, waypoint navigation, and obstacle detection integrated with Artificial Intelligence algorithms. However, the true breakthrough will be Milrem’s innovative methodology facilitating remote-controlled operations at accelerated speeds.
The vehicle boasts a top velocity of 80 km/h on smooth surfaces and 50 km/h on rugged terrain. With a lightweight design of only 12 tons and a powerful engine paired with efficient energy management, the Type-X excels in operational versatility across various landscapes.
In developing the Type-X, Milrem Robotics leveraged insights gained from their THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle, designed to support dismounted soldiers, which has been adopted by eleven nations, including seven NATO allies: the Netherlands, Germany, Estonia, France, Norway, the UK, and the US.
Milrem Robotics stands as Europe’s premier developer in robotics and autonomous systems and leads the iMUGS initiative – a 32.6 MEUR project financed by the European Commission’s European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) aimed at creating a standardized unmanned ground system across Europe.
